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War Machine Holds Strong in Netflix's Top 10

4/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

War Machine remains in Netflix's Top 10 across several countries into April, signaling continued strong performance for the platform.
The film stars Alan Ritchson and blends military action with sci-fi elements, with critics highlighting his performance.
Collider's review notes the movie may not redefine the genre and still offers excitement for fans.

History

Historical Context

"War Machine," released on Netflix on May 26, 2017, is a satirical war film directed by David Michôd and starring Brad Pitt as General Glen McMahon, based on Michael Hastings' book about the Afghanistan war. With a production cost of approximately $60 million, the film reflects Netflix's strategy of leveraging star power to enhance its original content and reshape film distribution in the streaming era.

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Story summary

War Machine remains in Netflix's Top 10 across several countries into April, signaling continued strong performance for the platform.
The film stars Alan Ritchson and blends military action with sci-fi elements, with critics highlighting his performance.
Collider's review notes the movie may not redefine the genre and still offers excitement for fans.

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