If you haven’t caught the latest war film by Alex Garland in theaters, there’s good news: it’ll be available on digital platforms starting tomorrow.
Co-directed and co-written by Garland along with Ray Mendoza, the film titled *war* draws from Mendoza’s actual experiences as a US Navy SEAL during the Iraq War. This film represents a real-time account of one platoon’s mission in November 2006, which sadly resulted in the loss of over 80 US troops and injuries to many more during the final phases of the second battle for Ramadi. The cast features D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai as Mendoza, alongside Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, Kit Connor, and others.
It’s safe to say that *war* offers a heart-wrenching and realistic portrayal of the realities of modern conflict. However, before you decide to watch it at home, it’s worth noting that subscribers will later have a chance to stream this for free in the upcoming months. More details follow.
Where to Watch *war* Movies Streaming:
The digital release kicks off at 12 AM on Tuesday, May 6th (that’s 9 PM Pacific Time on Monday, May 5th). You can buy digital copies of *war* on platforms like Amazon Prime and Apple TV, among others. Pricing varies depending on where you purchase it; Amazon lists it for $24.99 for pre-order, and it’s not yet available for rental.
Right now, *war* isn’t accessible via subscription services. Still, due to a 2023 agreement between A24 and Warner Bros Discovery, it will eventually be available for streaming.
When Will *war* Be Streaming on Max?
The precise release date for streaming on Max hasn’t been announced yet, but educated guesses can be made based on A24’s past releases.
A24 typically follows a “Pay-1 transaction” model. This means that their films first stream on Max after the digital release. For instance, a recent title released about four months after its theatrical run and around three months post-digital release began streaming on Max. If *war* adheres to a similar timeline, it might become available roughly four months after its initial digital release, possibly around mid-August 2025.
But that’s just speculation. A24’s digital and streaming release schedules can differ widely from film to film. For now, if you’re eager to watch *war*, digital copies will be available starting tomorrow.
