Netflix war drama 'The Mosquito Bowl' premieres at AFI Fest
The Mosquito Bowl, a World War II drama from Netflix, debuted at AFI Fest on Oct. 22 and is set to stream on Netflix Nov. 25, 2026, drawing mixed critical reactions.
Key points
- The film follows collegiate athletes who enlist in WWII and play a friendly football game on Guadalcanal.
- Cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis and Pat McAfee’s acting debut.
- Director Peter Berg said the film reminds viewers that war casualties are similar across eras.
- Early reviews are divided, with praise for ambition but criticism of tone.
- The movie will be available on Netflix starting Nov. 25, 2026.
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, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis and Pat McAfee, who makes his acting debut.
Berg said the project is meant to remind audiences that “someone dying in World II looks and sounds the same as people dying in Ukraine or the Middle East today.”
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 be available on Netflix starting Nov. 25, 2026.
Who stars in The Mosquito Bowl?
The cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis and Pat McAfee.
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