Survive the Chaos: Warfare Trailer With Big Stars

The filmmaker behind Ex Machina and Annihilation is no longer working alone. This time, he has partnered with Ray Mendoza, a veteran of the Iraq War and military supervisor on Civil War, to co-write and direct a raw and intense drama. The film takes the audience into the brutal realities faced by an American Navy SEALs platoon.

The movie boasts a star-studded cast featuring well-known actors, some of whom are facing their most challenging roles yet. D’pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, known for his role in Reservations Dogs, plays Mendoza, a Navy member who served for over 16 years in SEAL Team 5. The film also stars Will Poulter from The Bear, Charles Melton of Riverdale, Cosmo Jarvis from Shogun, Kit Connor from Heartstopper, Noah Centineo from To All the Boys, and Joseph Quinn from Gladiator II.

The plot revolves around the group of SEALs trapped in the home of an Iraqi family, watching U.S. military movements through insurgent territory as chaos unfolds around them. The official synopsis describes it as “a visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told in real time and based on the memories of those who lived it.”

The trailer starts with the team calmly surveilling the area, mixing in some humor with pushups, but quickly shifts into intense action, with chaos, smoke, and gunfire erupting around them. The tagline on the poster promises, “Everything is based on memory,” hinting at a deep, personal perspective on the events.

Alex Garland, who is directing alongside Mendoza, has been cautious with details about the film but briefly mentioned their collaboration when discussing Civil War in March. He expressed respect for Mendoza, despite their differences.

In addition to this project, Garland has an exciting year ahead with the release of 28 Years Later, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2002 film 28 Days Later, which he co-wrote with Danny Boyle.

The movie, titled Warfare, also stars Finn Bennett, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Adain Bradley, Evan Holtzman, and Henrique Zaga, and is scheduled to hit theaters in 2025.