The Mosquito Bowl, Peter Berg’s World War II football drama, streams on Netflix on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, the day before Thanksgiving. Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis play college football stars who enlist in the Marines after Pearl Harbor. The film is based on Buzz Bissinger’s book The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II. This guide covers the release date, cast, plot and trailer.
Last updated on November 11, 2026.
The Mosquito Bowl at a Glance
| Detail | The Mosquito Bowl (2026) |
| Netflix premiere | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 |
| Theaters | Select US theaters from October 30, 2026 |
| Director | Peter Berg |
| Writers | Peter Berg and Mark L. Smith |
| Stars | Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis |
| Based on | The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II by Buzz Bissinger |
| Genre | World War II drama |
When and Where to Watch The Mosquito Bowl
The Mosquito Bowl streams on Netflix on November 25. It opened in select US theaters on October 30, so if you want to see it on a big screen, check your local listings. A Netflix subscription is all you need for the streaming date.
What Is The Mosquito Bowl About?
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, four of the best college football players in the country enlist in the US Marine Corps. As they prepare for the invasion of Okinawa, they play a football game that becomes known as the Mosquito Bowl, a game that may be the last one for many of them. The film mixes scenes of early 1940s college football with the cost of combat.
The Mosquito Bowl Cast: Who Plays Who
John McLaughry
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Bob Baumann
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Tony Butkovich
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Dave Schreiner
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Pat McAfee and Brent Comer are also in the cast.
Is The Mosquito Bowl a True Story?
Yes. The film is based on Buzz Bissinger’s book, which tells the true story of football players who became Marines and played a famous game while preparing for the battle of Okinawa.
The Mosquito Bowl Trailer
Netflix has released the official trailer for the film.
More Football Movies and TV This Month
If you like football on screen, read our guide to the Nicolas Cage biopic Madden on Prime Video, and see what else is streaming in our best TV shows to watch in November 2026 and the Netflix Top 10 this week page. Thanksgiving morning also brings the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Mosquito Bowl FAQ
When does The Mosquito Bowl come to Netflix?
Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Is The Mosquito Bowl in theaters?
It opened in select US theaters on October 30, 2026 before streaming on Netflix.
Who directed The Mosquito Bowl?
Peter Berg, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mark L. Smith.
Who stars in The Mosquito Bowl?
Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis, with Pat McAfee and Brent Comer also in the cast.
Is The Mosquito Bowl based on a true story?
Yes. It is based on Buzz Bissinger’s book The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II.
What is the Mosquito Bowl?
A football game played by Marines preparing for the battle of Okinawa, which the film follows through four college football stars.
Who wrote the book The Mosquito Bowl is based on?
Buzz Bissinger.
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