The Tomorrow War (2021)

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.

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Cast

• Chris Pratt as Dan Forester
• Yvonne Strahovski as Colonel Muri Forester
• J.K. Simmons as James Forester
• Betty Gilpin as Emmy Forester
• Sam Richardson as Charlie
• Edwin Hodge as Dorian
• Jasmine Mathews as Lt. Hart
• Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Young Muri Forester
• Keith Powers as Major Greenwood
• Mary Lynn Rajskub as Norah

If you liked The Tomorrow War, try

• Mad Max: Fury Road
• The Terminator
• Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
• The Matrix Resurrections
• The Matrix Reloaded
• Terminator Salvation
• Worldbreaker
• The 5th Wave

BingeNext's take

If you’re into action-packed sci-fi adventures with a personal twist, The Tomorrow War is a solid pick. It follows Dan Forester, a high school teacher and family man, who gets pulled into a future war against deadly aliens after time travelers warn the present. The movie blends intense battle scenes with moments that really highlight the stakes for Dan’s family, making it feel more grounded despite the high-concept premise. Chris Pratt leads the cast with a mix of determination and heart, supported by a strong lineup including Yvonne Strahovski and J.K. Simmons. At just over two hours, it’s a thrilling ride that fans of movies like Mad Max: Fury Road and The Terminator will appreciate. Watching it feels like jumping into a fast-paced story where the future of humanity depends on ordinary people stepping up in extraordinary ways.