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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
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
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
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
James Croot The Post NZ May 5
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
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
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Mar 29
2.5/4
...a briskly-paced actioner that benefits from a smattering of exciting sequences and Ritchson’s engaging, sympathetic turn... Go to Full Review
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Emmanuel A @RT30596733 3d The film shows how military decisions, politics, and public perception are closely connected. It is both entertaining and thought-provoking. I learned more about resilience despite the obstacles. I rate it 4 stars and am hoping to watch what's next after destroying the entire machine. See more Bryan B. @heybryan 5d Throwback to aliens or predator of a paramilitary group going up against a superior alien force and overcoming through grit and determination. Other than ass kicking don't expect much character development. See more HeWhoWalks B @RT84771156 May 8 Fun, late night watching. If you appreciate the Predator franchise, this is right up your alley. See more Adrian Z @adrianRO May 7 Really bad. Physics is relative - the thingie goes through mountains but is destroyed by some boulders (?). Seriously a joke. Also, it feels off. It had potential but when the movie just invents things as it goes, especially doesnt respect its own rules (e.g. if a train hits me and i destroyed the train, then you cant kill me with a knife, should be obvious right?) it just sucks. See more Terry S @Agaveman May 6 As a huge fan of 'Predator' and such films, this was right up my street. Kept me gripped from beginning to end, with some amazingly special effects. Alan Ritchson definitely suits these sort of roles and I look forward to his next instalment. See more Paul S @PManRager May 6 Combine Predator and War of the Worlds, and you will get this amazing movie! The story was incredibly gripping and intense, and the war machine itself was very threatening and looked awesome. Alan Ritchson did an amazing job portraying a battered, driven soldier, and the visuals of the movie were truly spectacular, adding up to a really fun movie to watch. I definitely recommend this for action, thriller, sci-fi, and combat fans! 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