Netflix Reveals First Official Trailer for Lone Survivor Director’s WWII Streaming Epic
Netflix has released the first official trailer for The Mosquito Bowl, an upcoming World War II drama directed by Peter Berg. The film is based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Buzz Bissinger’s book and follows four former college football athletes who become soldiers in the Pacific Theater following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Berg brings his experience with acclaimed action films and character-driven narratives to the project. Known for Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and Friday Night Lights, he has established a track record with both intense military storytelling and compelling ensemble pieces. The trailer emphasizes the stark contrast between the athletes’ previous lives in celebrated stadiums and the brutal realities of warfare they encounter.
The film represents a significant addition to Netflix’s prestige film slate, exploring how civilian fame and athletic achievement give way to military duty and sacrifice. The adaptation aims to capture Bissinger’s narrative about these prominent athletes as they leave behind their celebrated status to serve their country during World War II’s pivotal Pacific campaigns.
Berg continues to expand his filmmaking portfolio across multiple platforms, with a Call of Duty adaptation scheduled for Paramount in 2028, demonstrating his ongoing involvement in high-profile action-thriller projects across streaming and theatrical releases.