Primitive War

Based On “Primitive War: Opiate Undertow”

Primitive War is a 2025 Australian science fiction horror film directed by Luke Sparke and based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Ethan Pettus, who both co-wrote the script for film. Starring Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler and Jeremy Piven, the film is set in a Vietnam jungle valley during 1968 and follows a reconnaissance unit who carries out a rescue mission for a US Army Special Forces platoon and are attacked by de-extinct dinosaurs. A sequel is in development, planned for a 2027 release.

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Release date:

August 11, 2025

Director:

Luke Sparke

Cast:

Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, Jeremy Piven, Anthony Ingruber

Genre:

Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, War

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Year page:

2025 in adaptations