‘Warfare’ Earns Acclaim for Authentic Depiction of 2006 Navy SEAL Mission

The film, co-directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, brings raw realism to theaters with its memory-based portrayal of modern combat.

Inspired by a 2006 Navy SEAL mission in Ramadi, Iraq, the film recreates a harrowing surveillance operation that escalated into intense combat.
Co-written and co-directed by former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza and filmmaker Alex Garland, the movie draws on Mendoza's firsthand experiences.
Dedicated to Elliott Miller, a medic and sniper gravely wounded during the mission, the film serves as a tribute to his sacrifice and resilience.
Warfare employs immersive filmmaking techniques, including long takes, practical effects, and detailed set reconstructions based on veterans' accounts.
The film has received critical praise for its unembellished, real-time narrative that focuses on the psychological toll and tension of modern warfare.