As excitement builds for 2025’s movie releases, A24 has debuted the trailer for Warfare, a powerful war drama co-directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza. The film promises an intense and immersive look at modern conflict, offering a deeply personal perspective that puts viewers right in the middle of the action.
Drawing from Mendoza’s firsthand experiences, Warfare transports audiences to Iraq in 2006, where a platoon of Navy SEALs is stationed inside an Iraqi family’s home. As the SEALs watch over forces moving through the insurgent territory, the film captures the chaos, tension and human cost of war in real time. Mendoza, a decorated veteran who earned a Silver Star for his leadership during a sniper overwatch mission in Ramadi, channels his memories into an unflinching and authentic story. Garland’s signature cinematic style and psychological depth elevate the narrative, creating a gripping exploration of duty, survival, and memory.
The cast features an impressive lineup, led by D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Michael Gandolfini, Noah Centineo, Joseph Quinn and Charles Melton.