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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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Robert H @Rwhobbs198 22 hrs ago War Machine caught me completely off guard. I went in knowing almost nothing beyond the title and assumed it would simply be a war movie. Instead, the story expands far beyond a grieving brother trying to earn his Ranger scroll in honor of a promise made to his brother who died in combat. The introduction of the otherworldly War Machine could have easily pushed the movie into ridiculous territory, but it surprisingly works. The story is strong, the score adds real emotion, the performances are excellent, and the special effects look fantastic without becoming excessive. What I liked most was how believable the sci-fi elements felt, especially the idea of humanity eventually being forced to unite against an outside threat. A surprisingly emotional and effective sci-fi war movie. I’d absolutely watch a sequel and see this invasion play out on a much larger scale. See more Jared S @RT73245428 3 days ago Very entertaining movie that is worth a watch, yet there are so many military inaccuracies it is hard to see past them. The main character having a beard during RASP…the cadre carrying live .50 ammo and HE rounds during the culminating training event…E-5 and 6s that look 50 years old…candidates in Ranger Assessment hand carrying morphine. Rangers all the way…yet they bring none of the attention detail along. See more Enrique M @RT12092545 4 days ago Even though is not a drama masterpiece, It delivers on its part of being an entertaining movie, Fresh approach on this kind of movies with a surprising turn of events I had a great time watching. Not Oscars material but I would definitely watch a sequel See more Will N @Williamnot Sep 20, 2026 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 Sep 19, 2026 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 Sep 17, 2026 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 Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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