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‘Warfare’ Delivers Unprecedented Realism in Iraq War Film

Co-directed by Alex Garland and Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza, the film reconstructs a 2006 mission in Ramadi based entirely on firsthand memories.

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Overview

  • The film, released globally on April 11, 2025, is based on a real-life 2006 Navy SEAL mission during the Battle of Ramadi in Iraq.
  • Ray Mendoza, a former Navy SEAL making his directorial debut, collaborated with Alex Garland to create a hyper-realistic portrayal of modern warfare.
  • ‘Warfare’ reconstructs events solely through the memories of those involved, avoiding traditional Hollywood storytelling and political commentary.
  • The film is dedicated to Elliott Miller, a SEAL injured in the mission, aiming to help him recover lost memories of the firefight.
  • Critics have highlighted the film’s commitment to authenticity, using real-time storytelling and military procedures to immerse audiences in the chaos of combat.