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War Machine 2026
War Machine represents a 2026 military science fiction action movie helmed by Patrick Hughes who also co-produced and co-wrote the project. The cast includes Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber. During the narrative, a staff sergeant discovers an extraterrestrial killing machine during an exhausting training exercise.
This production debuted in Australia with a severely restricted cinema showing beginning 12 February 2026 followed by a Netflix release on March 6, 2026. Critics offered divided responses to the film, acknowledging it as an entertaining, classic-style action picture even though its plot follows predictable patterns. A follow-up project is currently being planned. The movie ranks as the 9th most viewed Netflix production ever.
The 2026 Screen Music Awards featured Dmitri Golovko's soundtrack as a nominee for Outstanding Feature Film Score of that year.
Trailer
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Cast
- Alan Ritchson81
- Blake Richardson15
- Keiynan Lonsdale60
- Daniel Webber57
- Jai CourtneySquad leader
- Esai MoralesTorres
- Stephan James7
- Dennis QuaidSheridan
Crew
- Director
- Patrick Hughes
- Screenplay
- Patrick Hughes, James Beaufort
- Story
- Patrick Hughes
- Producer
- Todd Lieberman, Greg McLean, Alex Young, Rich Cook, Patrick Hughes
- Cinematography
- Aaron Morton
- Editing
- Andy Canny
- Music
- Dmitri Golovko
Details
- Production
- Emu Creek Pictures, Hidden Pictures, Huge Film, Lionsgate, Range Media Partners
- Distributor
- Netflix, Roadshow Films (Australia)
- Budget
- US$80 million
- Box office
- US$57,194
