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War Machine (2026 film)

War Machine (2026) is a science fiction action film directed by Patrick Hughes and starring Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, and others. Not much else is known about the plot beyond that it exists and who the primary players are.

8 hours ago : Netflix's 'War Machine': A Sci-Fi Action Blend with Alan Ritchson, Fails to Impress

Netflix's 'War Machine,' starring Alan Ritchson, combines sci-fi and action, drawing Predator and Transformers comparisons. Despite Ritchson's charisma, the film is labeled basic and unable to fully deliver on its premise.

November 2021: Patrick Hughes Hired

In November 2021, Patrick Hughes was hired to write and direct the science fiction action film War Machine at Lionsgate. Alan Ritchson was cast in the lead role.

September 2024: Cast Rounded Out and Netflix Acquires Rights

In September 2024, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber joined the cast of War Machine. Netflix acquired the distribution rights from Lionsgate.

September 16, 2024: Principal photography begins

On September 16, 2024, principal photography for War Machine began in Victoria, Australia, with Aaron Morton as the cinematographer.

December 14, 2024: Filming wrapped

On December 14, 2024, filming for War Machine wrapped in Victoria, Australia.

February 12, 2026: War Machine released in Australia

On February 12, 2026, War Machine was theatrically released in Australia.

2026: War Machine is released

In 2026, War Machine, a science fiction action film directed by Patrick Hughes, was released. The film stars Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Keiynan Lonsdale, Jarryd Goundrey and Daniel Webber.