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War Machine (2026)
On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.
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On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.
Rating:R
Genre:Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed By:Patrick Hughes
Written By:Patrick Hughes, James Beaufort
In Theaters:3/6/2026
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Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Hidden Pictures, Range Media Partners, Huge Film, Emu Creek Pictures
Cast
Patrick Hughes
Director
Patrick Hughes
Director
Alan Ritchson
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Dennis Quaid
Army Sgt Maj Sheridan
Stephan James
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Jai Courtney
Class President
Esai Morales
Army Officer Torres
Blake Richardson
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Keiynan Lonsdale
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Jack Patten
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Joshua Diaz
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Daniel Webber
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Heather Burridge
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