Filmmakers and Cast Attend Premiere The WARFARE team, including writer/director Alex Garland, U.S. Navy SEAL and co-director Ray Mendoza, and actors D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Michael Gandolfini, Charles Melton, Kit Connor, and Cosmo Jarvis, attended the San Diego red carpet premiere. The event took place at the Village Theatre in Coronado, CA, on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
While in Coronado, the team visited the Naval Special Warfare Command.
Cast and Filmmakers:
Ray Mendoza (Filmmaker, U.S. Navy SEAL, Iraq War Veteran)
Alex Garland (Filmmaker, Civil War, 28 Days Later)
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Actor)
Will Poulter (Actor)
Cosmo Jarvis (Actor)
Kit Connor (Actor)
Michael Gandolfini (Actor)
Charles Melton (Actor)
Military Advisors:
Elliott Miller (U.S. Navy SEAL, portrayed in the film by Cosmo Jarvis)
Jeff Craft (U.S. Army Infantry)
Joe Hildebrand (U.S. Navy SEAL, portrayed in the film by Joseph Quinn)
Brian Alazzawi (U.S. Navy SEAL, portrayed in the film by Noah Centineo)
Mikey Sauers (U.S. Navy SEAL, portrayed in the film by Alex Brockdorff)
Tim Chappell (Military Advisor)
Other Key Personnel:
Allon Reich (Producer)
Fin Oates (Editor)
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Michael Gandolfini, Kit Connor, Will Poulter, Charles Melton and Cosmo Jarvis at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Michael Gandolfini, Kit Connor, Will Poulter, Charles Melton and Cosmo Jarvis at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Ray Mendoza at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Ray Mendoza at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Julio Meza and Maggie Meza at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Julio Meza and Maggie Meza at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
LCdr Bergen and Nadya Bergen at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
LCdr Bergen and Nadya Bergen at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Jon Book, Doug St. Denis, Merridee Book and Griffin Book at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Jon Book, Doug St. Denis, Merridee Book and Griffin Book at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Michael Gandolfini at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Michael Gandolfini at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Michael Gandolfini at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Michael Gandolfini at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Cosmo Jarvis at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Cosmo Jarvis at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Cosmo Jarvis at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Cosmo Jarvis at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Kit Connor at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Kit Connor at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Kit Connor at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Will Poulter at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Will Poulter at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Will Poulter at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Charles Melton at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Charles Melton at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
Kit Connor at A24’s “Warfare” San Diego premiere at the Village Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
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