Director Alex Garland on Making “Warfare” — in Theaters Now!

Alex Garland’s latest project with A24, Warfare, was released in theaters on April 11th. The film is a powerful and emotionally raw portrayal of the Iraq War, co-directed with former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza.

Garland called the process “a liberating experience” and thinks the film will be “a conversation starter, especially for anyone with veterans in their lives.”

The film features a standout cast with Will Poulter (The Bear), D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs), Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), and Cosmo Jarvis (Shōgun).

The Making of Warfare

Alex Garland, Director: “Warfare is a true story that Ray Mendoza, my co-writer and co-director, had been carrying with him for a long time from the Iraq War. Everything in this film is based on first-person accounts from the people involved. I didn’t add or subtract anything in the story, nor did the studio or the cast, and honestly, that was such a liberating experience when making this movie. Warfare is about being honest about war, which I think is never a bad thing, especially right now with everything going on.”

About Warfare

Written and directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, Warfare is an intimate look at the realities of the Iraq War, built entirely from the firsthand recollections of those who lived it. The film refuses to dramatize or sensationalize, opting instead for emotional truth and brutal honesty in its portrayal of modern warfare. It’s a timely and deeply human story that resonates in today’s global climate.

About Alex Garland

Alex Garland is one of the most acclaimed creative voices in modern cinema. He began his career as a novelist with The Beach (1996) before pivoting to screenwriting with iconic films like 28 Days Later and Sunshine. Garland made his directorial debut with the Oscar-nominated Ex Machina, and went on to direct Annihilation, Men, Civil War (2024), and now Warfare (2025). Known for blending cerebral storytelling with visual intensity, Garland continues to challenge and captivate audiences.

Conclusion

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