Alan Ritchson in 'War Machine.' Courtesy of Netflix Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Alan Ritchson faces an unimaginable threat in the trailer for Netflix's sci-fi feature War Machine. The film from writer-director Patrick Hughes launches on the streaming service March 6. Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale and Daniel Webber round out the cast. War Machine centers on a team of U.S. Army Rangers recruits who stumble upon an unparalleled danger during a training exercise. The trailer shows Ritchson and his fellow soldiers on the run after their startling discovery. "Whatever that thing is, it's hunting us, and it won't stop," Ritchson says in the footage. "It's not about us anymore. It's warning everybody that thing's coming." Related Stories Business Behind Spotify's Decision to Partner With Netflix Business Ted Sarandos Goes to Washington: What Matters as Netflix's Chief Spars With Skeptical Lawmakers Hughes helmed the film from a script he co-wrote with James Beaufort. Hughes produces alongside Todd Lieberman, Alexander Young, Greg McLean and Rich Cook. Executive producing is Valerie Bleth Sharp. Ritchson is known for his titular role on the Amazon series Reacher and for such movies as Playdate and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Hughes previously directed the features The Hitman's Bodyguard and The Man From Toronto. He is set to direct Amazon MGM Studios' forthcoming film about former Navy SEAL Mike Thornton, which also stars Ritchson. During a 2024 cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Ritchson discussed the importance of keeping his career success in perspective. "I try to keep my eyes fixed on opportunities to serve others," the actor said at the time. "It's faith, family, mental health, business practices - all of it is sort of prioritized in the right way that it can work together well in concert." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Santa Barbara International Film Festival Santa Barbara Film Fest: Four of Five Best Director Oscar Nominees Set for Tribute (Exclusive) Script2Comic Contest Script2Comic Contest Returns with 'Widow' Producer as Sponsor Melania Amazon Pulls 'Melania' From Movie Theater Due to Jokes on Its Marquee Heat Vision Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins Scarlett Johansson in New 'Exorcist' Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal International Film Festival Rotterdam Rotterdam Unveils IFFR Pro Awards, Including for 'The Poet's Son,' 'LFD Hope,' 'Marina' Oscars 2026 Why 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Was Oscar-Nominated for Costumes That Don't Technically Exist Santa Barbara International Film Festival Santa Barbara Film Fest: Four of Five Best Director Oscar Nominees Set for Tribute (Exclusive) Script2Comic Contest Script2Comic Contest Returns with 'Widow' Producer as Sponsor Melania Amazon Pulls 'Melania' From Movie Theater Due to Jokes on Its Marquee Heat Vision Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins Scarlett Johansson in New 'Exorcist' Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal International Film Festival Rotterdam Rotterdam Unveils IFFR Pro Awards, Including for 'The Poet's Son,' 'LFD Hope,' 'Marina' Oscars 2026 Why 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Was Oscar-Nominated for Costumes That Don't Technically Exist