"Warfare": Read The Screenplay By Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland
In war, orders are followed. Until they aren’t.
"Warfare" (2025) is a modern war story for a fractured world. Written by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, this screenplay offers taut action sequences, clipped dialogue, and powerful silences that speak louder than words. It's an unflinching look at duty, trauma, and moral erosion in the fog of war. Screenwriters will find valuable lessons in pacing, restraint, and emotional precision under extreme pressure.
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"Warfare" (2025) is a stripped-down, high-tension war thriller inspired by co-writer/director Ray Mendoza’s real-life experiences as a U.S. Navy SEAL during the Iraq War. The screenplay recounts a harrowing encounter his platoon faced on November 19, 2006, following the Battle of Ramadi. Drawn from firsthand testimonies, the script unfolds in real time, capturing the intensity and immediacy of that day.
Screenwriting Takeaways: "Warfare" (2025).
Every line is lean. Soldiers speak with brevity, urgency, and coded camaraderie. Emotional moments hit harder because they arrive unannounced.
Screenwriting Takeaway:
- Less is more in high-stakes settings.
- Dialogue should reflect environment and emotional repression.
Educator Breakdown.
What happens when loyalty, leadership, and conscience collide under fire? "Warfare" (2025) delivers a visceral, stripped-down war narrative with emotional fallout that lingers long after the smoke clears. This 8FLiX breakdown explores the screenplay’s tactical rhythm, character focus, and how it distills chaos into character-driven drama.
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A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event. A24
"Warfare" Screenplay Details.
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| Type | ... |
ORIGINAL
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| Version | ... | Shooting Scriptv.2 |
| Date | ... | 05.13.2024 |
| Pages | ... | 101 |
| Genres | ... | ActionDramaWar |
| Screenplay | ... | Ray MendozaAlex Garland |
| IMDb ID | ... | 31434639 |
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