Action Science Fiction Thriller
All grit. No quit.
War Machine (2026)
Runtime110 min
Release date12/02/2026
CountryAustralia, United States of America
Production
Lionsgate
Hidden PicturesHuge Film
Range Media PartnersOverview
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
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Cast
Alan Ritchson
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81
Stephan James
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7
Blake Richardson
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15
Dennis Quaid
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Sheridan
Esai Morales
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Torres
Jai Courtney
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Squad Leader
Alex King
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44
Keiynan Lonsdale
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60
Jack Patten
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109
James Beaufort
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23
Jacob Hohua
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72
Daniel Webber
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57
Richard Cotta
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13
Matt Testro
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38
Victory Ndukwe
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135
Joshua Diaz
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96
Heather Burridge
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122
Elias Anton
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Young Soldier (Tommy)
Jake Ryan
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Cadre Alpha
Christopher Kirby
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Cadre Bravo
Joey Vieira
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Cadre Charlie
Ditch Davey
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Cadre Delta
Ronald Medcraft
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Cadre
Bilal Younus
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Cadre
Joseph Bruce
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Cadre
Craig Johnston
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Cadre
Greg Klenjans
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Cadre
Patrick Hughes
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Master Sergeant Hughes (Blackhawk)
Sean Lally
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Candidate
Oscar Russell
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Candidate
Peter Noden
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Military Medic
Joseph Abela
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Kandahar Platoon
Peter Konstantouras
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Kandahar Platoon
Joseph Piasecki
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Kandahar Platoon
Olivia Bortolazzo
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Combat Medic
David Tomlinson
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Aide
Nadia Townsend
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Newsreader
Lee Perry
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Newsreader
Antonio Alvarez
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Newsreader
Will Curtin
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42 (uncredited)
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All trailers
Action Science Fiction Thriller
War Machine
Official Trailer
Video: YouTube
Duration: 02:03
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.