Peter Berg’s WWII Football Film Honors Fallen Marines With Unflinching Grit

WHO:

Coming Soon - Peter Berg directed *The Mosquito Bowl* and discussed the film with ComingSoon.

Coming Soon - Pat McAfee appears in a role in the film.

Collider - The film depicts young soldiers during World War II.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - *The Mosquito Bowl* is a Netflix World War II movie directed by Peter Berg.

Coming Soon - Berg discussed the film’s use of archival footage and how he involved Pat McAfee in a role.

Coming Soon - Berg was impressed by McAfee’s dedication to the film.

Collider - The review describes *The Mosquito Bowl* as a gritty, gruesome film in which football and World War II collide.

Collider - The film tells a gripping story of young soldiers facing mortality and “pulls no punches.”

WHERE:

Coming Soon - The film is scheduled to open in select theaters before its Netflix release.

WHEN:

Coming Soon - *The Mosquito Bowl* is scheduled to open in select theaters on October 30, 2026.

Coming Soon - *The Mosquito Bowl* is scheduled for release on Netflix on November 25, 2026.

WHY:

Coming Soon - The film’s dedication impressed Berg; the article headline identifies Pat McAfee’s dedication as the subject of the interview.

HOW:

Coming Soon - Berg discussed using archival footage in the film.

Collider - The film combines football and World War II in its account of soldiers confronting mortality.

(UPDATED October 26, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Peter Berg’s Netflix World War II film *The Mosquito Bowl* follows young soldiers confronting mortality as football and war collide in a gritty, uncompromising story. Berg discussed using archival footage and said he was impressed by Pat McAfee’s dedication to his role in the film. It is scheduled to open in select theaters on October 30, 2026, before arriving on Netflix on November 25, 2026.

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(UPDATED October 26, 2026 18:03 UTC)

Peter Berg’s Netflix World War II film, *The Mosquito Bowl*, follows young soldiers confronting mortality as football and war collide in a gritty, unflinching story. Berg discussed the film’s use of archival footage and praised Pat McAfee’s dedication to his role. The film is scheduled to open in select theaters before arriving on Netflix on November 25, 2026.