Four college football stars. One world at war. A generation forced to trade athletic glory for the fight of their lives. Director Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor) brings a remarkable chapter of American history to the big screen with The Mosquito Bowl, arriving in Canadian theatres on November 25, 2026.
Set in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, The Mosquito Bowl follows four of America’s top college football players as they put their promising athletic careers aside to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. With the country drawn into the Second World War, these young men face a future far removed from the stadiums and sporting fame they once expected.
As they enter military life, the bonds forged through football take on a new meaning. Brotherhood, courage, and determination become essential as the realities of war replace the familiar competition of the football field. Their story explores the sacrifices made by a generation whose dreams were overtaken by a global conflict.
The Mosquito Bowl
- Director: Peter Berg
- Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis, Brent Comer, Claudia Ware, Stacy Clausen, Ella Newton
- Genre: History, Drama, War
- Runtime: 128 mins
Peter Berg Directs a Story of Brotherhood and Sacrifice
Known for bringing intensity and realism to stories of courage under pressure, Peter Berg directs and co-writes The Mosquito Bowl with screenwriter Mark L. Smith. Berg’s previous work includes Friday Night Lights and Lone Survivor, making him a fitting choice for a story that connects the spirit of sport with the devastating realities of war.
The cast includes Nicholas Galitzine as John McLaughry, alongside Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis, Brent Comer, Claudia Ware, Stacy Clausen, Ella Newton, and Olga Petsa.
With its blend of historical drama, wartime action, and personal sacrifice, The Mosquito Bowl tells the story of young men confronting a world that has changed almost overnight.
Release Details
The Mosquito Bowl opens in Canadian theatres on November 25, 2026.
Director: Peter Berg
Screenplay: Peter Berg and Mark L. Smith
Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis, Brent Comer, Claudia Ware, Stacy Clausen, Ella Newton, Olga Petsa
Genres: History, Drama, War
Runtime: 2 hours, 8 minutes
Canadian Theatrical Release: November 25, 2026
Trained for glory, called to war. The Mosquito Bowl brings this extraordinary story of football, brotherhood, and sacrifice to the big screen this November.
