Director Alex Garland‘s new movie Warfare features a compelling blend of heartfelt character dynamics and breathtaking action. Inspired by Iraq War veteran and co-director Ray Mendoza’s combat experiences,

These heart-pounding adventure films keep audiences on the edge of their seat for every single second of their runtime.

Warfare is the latest film from A24, and its origins stem from 2024’s Civil War. I was lucky enough to get invited to a press screening for the movie that was attended by co-writers and co-directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza.