The trailer for Netflix’s new movie “The Mosquito Bowl” has arrived.
Basic info:
- Streaming platform: Netflix
- Plot: Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, four of America’s top college football stars set their fame aside to enlist in the Marines. As they prepare for the brutal invasion of Okinawa, they’ll play in a legendary game featuring some of the greatest players in history — a game that, for many, will be the last they ever play.
- Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis, Brent Comer and Pat McAfee.
- Director: Peter Berg
- Release date: Oct. 30 in theaters and streaming on Netflix on Nov. 25.
- Source material: A novel of the same name written by Buzz Bissinger.
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The Mosquito Bowl. (L to R) Ray Nicholson as Tony Butkovich, Tom Francis as Dave Schreiner, Bill Skarsgård as Bob Bauman, and Nicholas Galitzine as John McLaughry in The Mosquito Bowl. (Kane Skennar / Netflix © 2026)
Netflix releases trailer for ‘The Mosquito Bowl’
There has been significant buzz surrounding “The Mosquito Bowl” ever since it was announced that Netflix was making the series with Peter Berg directing.
Berg is one of the most successful minds in Hollywood, and is responsible for hits like “Friday Night Lights” and “Lone Survivor.”
Now, he’s bringing viewers the true story of football players turned Marines playing a game overseas during WWII.
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Tom Francis appears as Dave Schreiner in The Mosquito Bowl. (Kane Skennar / Netflix)
The Mosquito Bowl famously featured first round pick Tony Butkovich, who chose to join the Marines over playing in the NFL. He was later killed in action in the fighting in the Pacific Theater.
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Judging from the preview, “The Mosquito Bowl” is going to be a brutal film, and that’s exactly what fans of Berg’s work expect.
Give it a watch below. It’s an absolutely electric preview.
Absolutely outstanding trailer on all levels. The hype was already loud. It’s now going to be absolutely deafening.
Plus, we all know people love football and many guys are obsessed with WWII history. Combine the two, and it’s hard to imagine the film won’t be anything other than a success.
Bill Skarsgård appears as Bob Bauman in The Mosquito Bowl. (Kane Skennar / Netflix ©2026)
You can catch “The Mosquito Bowl” in theaters starting Oct. 30 and streaming on Netflix on Nov. 25. I can’t wait. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
