ADVERTISEMENT

The trailer for Netflix's 'War Machine' starring Brad Pitt is here

Netflix dropped the full trailer for its original movie "War Machine" starring Brad Pitt on Thursday, and it takes a satirical look at the Afghanistan War.

War Machine 2 Netflix final

Netflix debuted the full-length trailer for its original movie "War Machine" starring Brad Pitt on Thursday.

ADVERTISEMENT

"War Machine" is written and directed by David Michôd, who wrote and directed 2010's " target="_blank"Animal Kingdom."

From the producers of the Oscar-nominated "The Big Short," the filmThe Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan"

In the trailer, Pitt's character tells the president of Afghanistan, played by Sir Ben Kingsley, "My team and I are about to embark on a new direction."

ADVERTISEMENT

When asked what that direction is, Pitt says, "We build Afghanistan into a free and prosperous nation."

"Sounds a lot like the old direction," Kingsley says.

The film also stars Tilda Swinton, Topher Grace, and Anthony Michael Hall. It makes its debut on Netflix on May 26.

You can watch the trailer below:

FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended articles

Congo is spending 22% of its scarce revenue on security - Minister

Congo is spending 22% of its scarce revenue on security - Minister

Another African country is set to get a Russian embassy

Another African country is set to get a Russian embassy

Medic West Africa 2024: A resounding success in fostering collaboration and innovation for a brighter healthcare future

Medic West Africa 2024: A resounding success in fostering collaboration and innovation for a brighter healthcare future

10 African countries with the most troubling external debt in 2024

10 African countries with the most troubling external debt in 2024

10 African countries with the least soft power influence over the world

10 African countries with the least soft power influence over the world

Kenyan government rejects calls to ban TikTok, recommends tighter control over

Kenyan government rejects calls to ban TikTok, recommends tighter control over

Congo accuses Apple of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Congo accuses Apple of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in April 2024

Top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in April 2024

The gold trade in Uganda makes a huge comeback

The gold trade in Uganda makes a huge comeback

ADVERTISEMENT