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Netflix has partnered with Lionsgate to produce a brand new sci-fi action film starring Alan Ritchson, who is becoming a highly sought-after action star. Filming concluded in late 2024 and is now being prepared for global release on Netflix in March 2026. Here’s our updated preview of the film, including all the first looks at Alan Ritchson.
of netflix war machine will be directed by patrick hugheswhose credits include The Hitman’s Bodyguard, The Expendables 3, The Man from Toronto, and more. The screenplay was co-written by Hughes and james beaufort. Both Hughes and Beaufort are also attached to Netflix raidUpcoming remake of Gareth Edwards’ 2011 action film.

Hidden Pictures produced the film with Todd Lieberman and Alex Young, Rich Cook of Range Media Partners, and Greg McLean of Hughes’ Hughes Film.Wolf Creek). Scott O’Brien is the Lionsgate executive who led the film.
Interestingly, Netflix already has an original film titled war machine Starring Brad Pitt, which was released in 2017. It appears that Netflix has no intention of changing the name of this film.
what is the plot of war machine?
netflix plot war machine is being held tightly. We only know a brief and vague logline for the film:
“In the final 24 hours of the world’s toughest selection process, a team of Army Rangers faces a threat beyond their imagination.”
The film is described as a sci-fi action thriller, which fits director Patrick Hughes’ resume.
who has been inserted war machine?

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When the project was first unveiled, it was announced reacher star alan richson will lead netflix war machine. Ritchson is firmly establishing himself as a solid action star of this decade and most recently appeared in Guy Ritchie Ministry of Immoral War, Starring Henry Cavill.
Other cast members (First reported by The Hollywood Reporter) include dennis quaid (reagan), stephen james (if beale street could talk), Jai Courtney (suicide squad), Esai Morales (Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1), blake richardson (mystery road), Keenan Lonsdale (divergent series), And Daniel Weber (billy the kid).
Ritchson is the leading Ranger candidate, with James, Courtney, Richardson, Lonsdale and Webber playing other candidates who are in over their heads. Quaid and Morales will play commanding officers in the film.
Other actors confirmed to star in War Machine jake ryan (the great Gatsby), jack patton (NCIS: Sydney) As 109, christopher kirby (Iron Sky), heather burridge (late night with the devil) As 122, Victory Ndukwe (We will become monsters) As 135, matt testro (nowhere boy) as 38, jacob happened (athlete), joshua diaz (imaginary island), alex king (longest weekend) as 44, and Will Curtin (Love at first bite) As 42.
What is the production status of war machine?
Development
filming scheduled
filming going on
post production
Happened amid filming for War Machine 9 September and 17 December 2024. Shooting locations were used in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and New Zealand, including Wanaka, Queenstown and Alexandra.
Runtime and maturity rating
We can confirm that the film has been given a R rating For intense violence, gruesome images and language.
The movie has a runtime 1 hour 46 minutes.
What is the release date of Netflix? war machine?
During Next on Netflix 2026, the streamer officially confirmed the release date Friday, March 6, 2026. The film will go straight to Netflix, so there is no chance of seeing it in theaters.
first search for war machine
On February 3, Alan Ritchson released a set of first looks for the upcoming film, revealing that a trailer would be released soon. He added, “It’s a doozy.”

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix

Image Credit: Alan Richson/Netflix
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