Netflix war drama "The Mosquito Bowl" premieres at AFI Fest
The World War II film "The Mosquito Bowl" debuted at AFI Fest on Oct. 22, and critics are split on its tone and ambition.
Key points
- The film follows collegiate athletes who enlist and play a football game on Guadalcanal.
- Directed by Peter Berg and starring Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård.
- It premiered at AFI Fest on Oct. 22 and will stream on Netflix from Nov. 25, 2026.
- Reviews are mixed, with some praising ambition and others questioning tone.
The Mosquito Bowl, a World War II drama from Netflix directed by Peter Berg, had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on Oct. 22.
The film follows a group of collegiate athletes who enlist during World II and stage a friendly football game at Guadalcanal.
Its cast includes Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård.
The movie is scheduled to become available on Netflix beginning Nov. 25, 2026.
Early reviews note that critics are divided over the film, with some praising its ambition and others questioning its tone.
Your questions, answered
When will "The Mosquito Bowl" be available on Netflix?
It will stream on Netflix starting Nov. 25, 2026.
Who directed "The Mosquito Bowl"?
Peter Berg directed the film.
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