Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé Provide Soundtrack for New Leonardo DiCaprio Movie with their powerful track “Freedom”, which features in the newly released trailer for One Battle After Another. Directed by the acclaimed Paul Thomas Anderson, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and singer-turned-actress Teyana Taylor, alongside Hollywood veterans Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and Regina Hall.
The trailer shows DiCaprio and Taylor as former revolutionaries on the run, targeted by a violent white supremacist police officer. As the suspense builds, Kendrick and Beyoncé’s fiery anthem sets the emotional and political tone, perfectly matching the film’s intensity and themes of resistance.
At this time, it’s unclear whether the song will be featured in the movie’s final cut. Nevertheless, the trailer’s impact has already generated significant buzz.
One Battle After Another is slated to hit theaters on September 26.
Kendrick’s Big Move Into Film
Beyond the soundtrack, Kendrick Lamar is stepping into the film world in a major way. He’s set to star in and produce an upcoming, currently untitled comedy, co-created with South Park legends Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Originally set for a July 4 release, the film was delayed—partly due to Kendrick’s Grand National Tour with SZA, which runs from April 19 to August 9. With that in mind, the new premiere date is March 20, 2026, as reported by Variety.
While few details have been confirmed, insiders say the film—rumored to be titled Whitney Springs—centers on a Black man working as a slave re-enactor at a history museum, who later discovers that his white girlfriend’s ancestors once enslaved his own. The plot promises to explore race, identity, and power through a satirical lens.
A Mysterious Cast and On-Set Sightings
Kendrick will be joined by rising star Chloe East, known for her role in Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, as well as Celeste Octavia, an emerging actress who has reportedly served as a body double for Madonna and appeared in music videos for Oasis and Depeche Mode.
In 2024, Kendrick was spotted filming scenes for the project in Pomona, California, though it remains unconfirmed whether production has officially wrapped.
This marks Kendrick’s first acting role, though his past music videos and live performances have showcased a deep flair for visual storytelling.
Final Thoughts
Between lending his voice to a major cinematic moment and preparing for his own film debut, Kendrick Lamar is carving a unique path in Hollywood. And with Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé Provide Soundtrack for New Leonardo DiCaprio Movie, fans can expect not only compelling music but also powerful narratives on screen.
