War Machine: Alan Ritchson Leads Elite U.S. Army Ranger Team in Sci-Fi Action Thriller
Alan Ritchson is set to star in the upcoming sci-fi action film War Machine, directed by Patrick Hughes and scheduled for release on Netflix on March 6, 2026. The movie follows an elite U.S. Army Ranger team facing a deadly survival mission against an unknown threat. Ritchson plays the character 81, leading a cast that includes Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber.
Viewers have drawn comparisons between War Machine and popular video game and movie franchises, noting similarities to the Metal Gear Solid series and other science fiction and military themes. The film's futuristic military setting and mechanized enemies have sparked discussions among fans, with some likening it to Predator and Edge of Tomorrow, while others reference Battlefield Earth.
Produced by Todd Lieberman, Alexander Young, Patrick Hughes, and Greg McLean, War Machine's trailer teases a high-stakes conflict as a training exercise escalates into a battle against a massive otherworldly killing machine. With a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes and a rating of MA 15+, the film promises intense action and suspense for viewers when it premieres on Netflix.