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Action Science Fiction Thriller
All grit. No quit.

War Machine (2026)

Runtime110 min
Release date12/02/2026
CountryAustralia, United States of America
Production
LionsgateLionsgate
Hidden PicturesHidden Pictures
Huge Film
Range Media PartnersRange 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
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Patrick Hughes
Director & Screenwriter
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James Beaufort
Screenwriter
Cast
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Alan Ritchson
as 81
Stephan James profile photo
Stephan James
as 7
Blake Richardson profile photo
Blake Richardson
as 15
Dennis Quaid profile photo
Dennis Quaid
as Sheridan
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Esai Morales
as Torres
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Action Science Fiction Thriller

War Machine

Official Trailer

Video: YouTube
Duration: 02:03
Did You Know?
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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.