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War Machine (2026) - Full Review
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War Machine (2026) - Full Review

"All grit. No quit."

Overview

The humid tension of a grueling Ranger selection process dissolves into pure survival horror. Recruit 81 carries the crushing weight of a dead brother into the Georgia wilderness, pushing his physical limits until the sky literally breaks open. This is not a standard training exercise. A towering, mechanical nightmare from another world descends upon the exhausted candidates, turning a test of endurance into a frantic, low-visibility hunt where the military hierarchy shatters against superior, alien technology.

Quick Facts

Release Date06 Mar 2026
Runtime106 min
RatedR
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, United States
Budget$73M

Direction

Patrick Hughes
Patrick Hughes

War Machine is directed by Patrick Hughes. The film has received recognition: 1 nomination total.

Writers

Patrick Hughes, James Beaufort

Cast

Alan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson
81
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
Army Sgt Maj Sheridan
Stephan James
Stephan James
7
Jai Courtney
Jai Courtney
Class President
Esai Morales
Esai Morales
Army Officer Torres
Blake Richardson
Blake Richardson
15
Keiynan Lonsdale
Keiynan Lonsdale
60
Jack Patten
Jack Patten
109

Ratings & Reception

The film has received generally positive reviews with an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 86,956 votes.

Watch the Trailer

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Where to Watch

Watch War Machine on MovieAura for free in HD.

Produced by Lionsgate, Hidden Pictures, Huge Film, Range Media Partners.