Action Science Fiction Thriller

All grit. No quit.

War Machine (2026)

Name: War Machine
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2026-02-12
Cast: Alan Ritchson, Stephan James, Blake Richardson, Dennis Quaid, Esai Morales

Runtime 110 min

Release date 12/02/2026

Country Australia, United States of America

Production

Lionsgate

Hidden Pictures

Huge Film

Range Media Partners

Overview

On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.

Directors & Screenwriters

Patrick Hughes

Director & Screenwriter

James Beaufort

Screenwriter

Cast

Alan Ritchson

as 81

Stephan James

as 7

Blake Richardson

as 15

Dennis Quaid

as Sheridan

Esai Morales

as Torres

Jai Courtney

as Squad Leader

Alex King

as 44

Keiynan Lonsdale

as 60

Jack Patten

as 109

James Beaufort

as 23

Jacob Hohua

as 72

Daniel Webber

as 57

Richard Cotta

as 13

Matt Testro

as 38

Victory Ndukwe

as 135

Joshua Diaz

as 96

Heather Burridge

as 122

Elias Anton

as Young Soldier (Tommy)

Jake Ryan

as Cadre Alpha

Christopher Kirby

as Cadre Bravo

Joey Vieira

as Cadre Charlie

Ditch Davey

as Cadre Delta

Ronald Medcraft

as Cadre

Bilal Younus

as Cadre

Joseph Bruce

as Cadre

Craig Johnston

as Cadre

Greg Klenjans

as Cadre

Patrick Hughes

as Master Sergeant Hughes (Blackhawk)

Sean Lally

as Candidate

Oscar Russell

as Candidate

Peter Noden

as Military Medic

Joseph Abela

as Kandahar Platoon

Peter Konstantouras

as Kandahar Platoon

Joseph Piasecki

as Kandahar Platoon

Olivia Bortolazzo

as Combat Medic

David Tomlinson

as Aide

Nadia Townsend

as Newsreader

Lee Perry

as Newsreader

Antonio Alvarez

as Newsreader

Will Curtin

as 42 (uncredited)

All trailers

Action Science Fiction Thriller

War Machine

Official Trailer

Video: YouTube
Duration: 02:03

Did You Know?

War Machine rockets into Netflix’s all‑time top 10 – and a sequel is already in the works!

Alan Ritchson’s hard‑charging thriller War Machine has become one of Netflix’s biggest hits of 2026, earning a coveted spot on the streamer’s all‑time top‑10 movies list. The film’s blend of high‑octane action and Ritchson’s magnetic lead performance drew massive viewership, cementing it as a flagship title for the platform. Riding that momentum, Netflix has officially greenlit a follow‑up tentatively titled War Machines. While details remain under wraps, the sequel’s development has been confirmed, signaling the company’s confidence that the franchise can sustain its audience appeal beyond a single installment. War Machine’s success sits alongside other star‑driven blockbusters like Charlize Theron’s Apex, underscoring Netflix’s 2026 strategy of betting on big‑budget, high‑profile action films to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive streaming market. As the platform continues to churn out new content at breakneck speed, the performance of War Machines will be a key barometer for the future of Netflix’s sequel‑heavy approach.

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