The Tomorrow War
“The fight for tomorrow begins today.”
Synopsis
The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-15
Top Cast
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Chris Pratt
Dan Forester
Yvonne Strahovski
Colonel Muri Forester
J.K. Simmons
James Forester
Betty Gilpin
Emmy Forester
Sam Richardson
Charlie
Edwin Hodge
Dorian
Jasmine Mathews
Lt. Hart
Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Young Muri Forester
Keith Powers
Major Greenwood
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Norah
Mike Mitchell
Cowan
Jared Shaw
Tank
Alexis Louder
Diablo
Rose Bianco
Rose
Seychelle Gabriel
Sgt. Diaz
Alan Trong
Lt. Tran
Chibuikem Uche
Lt. Ikemba
Dave Maldonado
Dodd
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.07x
-$185.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Zach Dean
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- The Tomorrow War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.4M
- Production Studios
- Skydance Media, Phantom Four, Lit Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris McKay
Zach Dean
Lorne Balfe
Larry Fong
Roger Barton, Garret Elkins
David Ellison, Chris Pratt, John Powers Middleton, Rob Cowan, Adam Kolbrenner
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Barton
Editor
Garret Elkins
Editor
Thomas Robinson Harper
Stunt Coordinator
Alexandre Cancado
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Ellison
Producer
Chris McKay
Director
Larry Fong
Director of Photography
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
Peter Wenham
Production Design
Adam Kolbrenner
Producer
Dana Goldberg
Producer
David S. Goyer
Producer
Don Granger
Producer
Jules Daly
Producer
Zach Dean
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tomorrow War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tomorrow War about?
The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Who directed The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War was directed by Chris McKay.
Who stars in The Tomorrow War?
The principal cast of The Tomorrow War includes Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson.
When was The Tomorrow War released and how long is it?
The Tomorrow War was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $14.4M at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Tomorrow War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tomorrow War was composed by Lorne Balfe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).