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Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission gone wrong in insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare and brotherhood, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.
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Narratively cut to the bone and geared up with superb filmmaking craft, Warfare evokes the primal terror of combat with unnerving power.

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Warfare viscerally places you in the trenches with bone-crunching realism, honoring the soldier experience while simultaneously philosophizing on the impossibility of their sacrifice.

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) I say this as a compliment and not as a criticism, I wanted it to end. Apr 25, 2025 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Warfare, by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, is the most forceful and unflinching depiction of combat since Edward Berger’s 2023 Oscar-winning All Quiet on the Western Front. It’s also one of the boldest and most formally daring. Rated: 5/5 Apr 21, 2025 Full Review Jake Wilson Sydney Morning Herald While conventional entertainment value may not be the film’s strength, Garland and Mendoza have taken some impressive risks in throwing many of the rules of drama out the window. Rated: 3/5 Apr 19, 2025 Full Review Tim Miller Cape Cod Wave Magazine Alex Garland (Civil War) and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza wrote and directed this no-frills snapshot of war, based on a harrowing real-life event experienced by Mendoza’s platoon in 2006 Iraq. Rated: 3/4 Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Kyle Amato Boston Hassle Though Warfare is only about 90 minutes, the agonized wailing, constant gunfire, and missing limbs make for an unpleasantly tense viewing experience. Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Cameron Ritter Geek Vibes Nation Warfare is an impressive technical achievement that shows the most accurate and realistic depiction of combat that we’ve ever seen. Rated: 8.5/10 Jul 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert U Loved it as an OEF vet Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Juan Went into this with no context whatsoever, so I was surprised that this was just a moment from a man’s actual experience when he was serving in the army. The way this was directed made you feel anxious and scared because you don’t know what’s gonna happen next. This was quite the film, not many war films like this, so this is a standout among the rest. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Bobby Brutal realism that really feels like an authentic experience. Top tier acting, a must watch with great audio. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review Vince Apilado Warfare isn’t your typical action-packed war flick—it’s grounded, raw, and uncomfortably real. The story takes its time, and that slow pacing actually works in its favor. You feel every moment pass like you’re right there with the soldiers, never knowing what’s next. Standout performances from Will Poulter, Charles Melton, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai—they brought a presence that kept you locked in. Sound design was elite. The guns, the silence, the chaos—it all felt real. The scene where the Raptor sweeps the street, loud and menacing, was insane. My favorite moment? The failed evac, when their tank blew up and everything spiraled—pure intensity and panic that sets it apart from generic war movies. There’s not much music, and that’s the point. The quiet makes the tension heavier. Would I recommend it? To the right people, yeah. It’s not for everyone. But if you’re into realism, tension, and character-driven war stories, this hits hard. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review katsusauce Depressingly beautiful representation of what war truly looks like. Emotionally devastating in such a powerful cinematic experience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/25 Full Review Matthias I I wish I could give this 0 stars. This movie is boring!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission gone wrong in insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare and brotherhood, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.
Director
Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland
Producer
Andrew Macdonald, Mathew Penry-Davey, Allon Reich, Peter Rice
Screenwriter
Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland
Distributor
A24
Production Co
DNA Films
Rating
R (Intense War Violence|Bloody/Grisly Images|Language Throughout)
Genre
Action, War, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 11, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 6, 2025
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
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