Netflix’s New Sci-Fi Movie Is Officially a Hit With Over 70M Hours Viewed (& a Sequel Looks Likely)

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Netflix’s latest sci-fi action movie is now the most popular film on the platform, beating out Jurassic World: Rebirth. It was viewed 39 million times this week and continues to be a hit. Many viewers are enjoying its throwback style, reminiscent of classic 80s action movies, and the performance of its lead actor, who will be familiar to fans of the Reacher series on Prime Video.

War Machine is a relentlessly intense action film about soldier 81 (Alan Ritchson) and his brutal training to join the Army Rangers. What starts as a challenging exercise quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival when the team faces a terrifying and highly skilled enemy. It’s a no-rules battle to escape, and the Rangers’ chances don’t look promising.

War Machine is Pulpy Action Fun

The movie is being well-received by both critics and general audiences, with scores around 70% for each. Critic Ben Pearson from Slashfilm was happily surprised by the film, praising it as a strong action movie anchored by a great performance from its lead actor. While it doesn’t break any new ground – it sticks to familiar action movie themes – that’s part of its appeal. It feels like a throwback to classics such as Predator and Rambo, and delivers exactly what fans of the genre are looking for.

Viewers generally enjoyed the movie’s simple story and intense action, especially the performance by Ritchson, who embodies a classic 80s action hero like Schwarzenegger. One viewer described it as a nostalgic return to that era, praising the fast-paced action sequences and drawing comparisons to films like Predator and First Blood. Ultimately, War Machine delivers exactly what you expect from an action movie—non-stop, brutal survival against machines. It clearly establishes Ritchson as a rising star in the action genre.

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2026-03-14 23:44