Directed by Ray Mendoza and written by Alex Garland, the upcoming war film Warfare draws heavily from Mendoza’s own experiences as a former U.S. Navy SEAL. With a talented ensemble cast, led by D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Mendoza, this gripping drama is shaping up to be a must-see.
As a movie rooted in real-life events, Warfare promises to deliver a raw and intense portrayal of war.
What is the Plot of Warfare?
The movie is set during the 2006 Iraq war and focuses on a platoon of Navy SEALs, one of whom is Ray Mendoza. This war film is based on his memory and experiences during the gruesome war, and you can catch a glimpse of the same in the official trailer which introduces some members of the platoon in addition to some heart wrenching and action-packed moments.
The Cast of Warfare
The movie boasts a talented ensemble cast including D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs, Fitting In), Will Poulter (We’re the Millers, Midsommar), Cosmo Jarvis (Shōgun, Persuasion), Kit Connor (Heartstopper, The Wild Robot), Finn Bennett (Kiri, Hope Gap), Joseph Quinn (A Quiet Place: Day One, Gladiator II), and Taylor John Smith (Where the Crawdads Sing, Blacklight).
Michael Gandolfini (The Many Saints of Newark, Beau Is Afraid), Adain Bradley (Tarot, Wrong Turn), Noah Centineo (The Recruit, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before), Henry Zaga (Beyond the Universe, Queer), Nathan Altai (Baghdad Central, No Return), Alex Brockdorff (The Midwich Cuckoos, Our World War), Aaron Deakins (Alien Outbreak, My American Family) and Charles Melton (The Sun Is Also a Star, Riverdale) will also be a part of Warfare.
When and Where Can You Watch Warfare?
Warfare is slated to be one of the biggest releases in 2025, however, as of now, there’s no set release date. Since the trailer of the war film was recently released, we can expect a concrete release date in the coming weeks.
Everything is based on memory. Directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Civil War director Alex Garland, this is WARFARE. In theaters 2025. pic.twitter.com/zk2cFAhHQH
— A24 (@A24) December 16, 2024
The movie will be exclusively available in theaters, and make sure you keep a lookout on our website for any updates!
Conclusion
A24 has unleashed the gripping trailer for Warfare, a haunting portrayal of war’s brutal realities as young soldiers fight to survive and bring honor to their nation. The intense preview has sparked major anticipation for the film – share your thoughts on the trailer in the comments!