The Mosquito Bowl

About The Mosquito Bowl

In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, four college football stars enlist in the US Marines, discovering the strength of brotherhood and the cost of war.

The Mosquito Bowl is a 2026 history war film directed by Peter Berg. Its themes are historical drama, american football, sports drama, and marine corps.

Nicholas Galitzine stars as John McLaughry, and Brent Comer as George Murphy. It was released in October 2026.

The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith and Peter Berg. Produced by Film 44. It is adapted from a novel.

Nuremberg, Hacksaw Ridge, and Oppenheimer make useful companions to The Mosquito Bowl, all filed under 1940s and world war ii. It carries a R rating.