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War Machine

Play trailer 1:49 Poster for War Machine R 2026 1h 46m Action Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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During the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, an elite team's training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat.
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Providing Alan Ritchson an ideal vehicle to flex his brawny charisma, War Machine occasionally clanks when it comes to character depth but otherwise soldiers on to deliver an awesome dose of action spectacle.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Mar 16, 2026
2.5/5
It's a science-fiction survival film – the Ranger candidates are carrying blanks – with trace elements of Transformers, Battleship, and Spielberg's War of the Worlds. Somewhat derivative, but modestly enjoyable. Go to Full Review
Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Mar 9, 2026
The film’s R rating is well-deserved thanks to the profusion of burnt and dismembered bodies on view in the alien machine’s wake. Unfortunately, the screenplay by Hughes and co-writer James Beaufort leaves much to be desired. Go to Full Review
Benjamin Lee Guardian Mar 9, 2026
3/5
It makes for a slicker-than-usual streaming premiere, an easy, drink-your-way-through-it Friday night option for those who wish to remain entirely unchallenged. Go to Full Review
Connor Petrey Pop Culture Leftovers May 17, 2026
War Machine is spoiled by a severe lack of tension and while literally everyone is on the table for the slaughter, the kills by this extraterrestrial lifeform become repetitive before it even begins… Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ May 5, 2026
While thankfully this is no Battlefield Earth, Battle: Los Angeles or Battleship, War Machine doesn’t really offer up many surprising beats as a fairly predictable scenario plays out. Go to Full Review
Callie Hanna FandomWire Apr 3, 2026
4/10
War Machine is one of the most agonizingly boring films in recent memories, reveling in its garden-variety elements while failing to take advantage of what little novelty it does possess. Go to Full Review
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Will N @Williamnot 22 hrs ago Oh dear yet again America makes their military look like dopes, but then in reality they are. This lot are supposed to be the best of the best sir, but all they do is moan and whine like children. It's predictable from start to finish, but when nothing else is on offer See more DuVay K @DuVayKnox 1 day ago THE HARDBOILED MOVIE REVIEW: THE WAR MACHINE IRAN was being BOMBED into the DARK AGES again while I pulled up a chair to watch THE WAR MACHINE on Netflix (n Chill). BIG ALAN RITCHSON, who has made a career playing Big JACK REACHER on AMAZON, was, FINALLY, after attending enuff EYES WIDE SHUT Parties getting his chance to be the STAR of a MAJOR movie. He is mostly MUSCLES...THICK NECK. Butt can he ACT?? The JURY is still out. The movie, of course, was about a WAR MACHINE or a SUPED Up version of ROBOCOP said to be some sorta Outerspace Alien Lifeform. Cardboard characters straight outta Central Casting: THE TRANS AMBIGUOUS SOLDIER aka #44 (Alex King). THE DOUBTING JEALOUS SOLDIER aka #15. THE LONE BLACK MAN (Stephen James), who gits carried around on a cot most of the movie. RITCHSON gets to be THE LONE HERO....insert (trope) reason that drive him here which included a promise to his (trope) Dead Brother (Jai Courtney). This coulda been named ROBOCOP: THE WAR MACHINE. See more ARG VIROX T @AVGVSTVS 3 days ago A very good film, while the extraterrestrial theme might not be the main draw, the action is excellent. The time flies, and everything moves very quickly with no dull moments. The veteran theme is handled well and adds real charm to the movie. It’s a great watch. See more Ian R @RT23899272 4 days ago A truly terrible film. Disappointingly so. I don't know how they made a story about an alien invasion so boring. The special effects were great, but the plot is weak. Ritchson is seeking redemption for the death of his brother, through saving a fellow marine, that's pretty much the entire story. Worth watching just so you can say you've seen it. Turns out Alan Ritchson can't act. See more Angel G @RT87550052 6 days ago Love this movie. Showed the spirit of a veteran with a job to do. See more Richard R @RT07674964 6 days ago Decent movie, love the main actor's performance, story lacking but was definitely leaving the audience wanting more. I felt like they could've done more but definitely worth a watch towards the middle or bottom of the watchlist, you won't be blown away but it is watchable and has several good moments. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis During the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, an elite team's training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat.
Director
Patrick Hughes
Producer
Patrick Hughes, Todd Lieberman, Alexander Young, Greg McLean
Screenwriter
Patrick Hughes, James Beaufort
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Hidden Pictures, Huge Film
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 6, 2026
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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