{"id":364625,"date":"2026-03-24T14:35:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=414327"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:36:31","slug":"one-of-netflixs-big-hits-of-the-year-has-a-problem-it-has-the-same-name-as-another-movie-in-its-catalog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/one-of-netflixs-big-hits-of-the-year-has-a-problem-it-has-the-same-name-as-another-movie-in-its-catalog\/","title":{"rendered":"One of Netflix&#039;s big hits of the year has a problem: it has the same name as another movie in its catalog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The movie War Machine (2026), starring Alan Ritchson and directed by Patrick Hughes, has become a notable success on Netflix, reaching the top spots on the list of the ten most popular movies on the platform. <strong>The plot follows the story of a special forces soldier who deals with the pain of losing his brother in combat while he must lead his team against an unexpected threat during a training exercise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two War Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the title of the movie has generated some confusion among users, as there is another movie with the same name, War Machine (2017), starring Brad Pitt. <strong>The latter, a war satire based on the book The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America\u2019s War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings, did not receive a good reception, both from critics and the public, unlike the new version which has been well received<\/strong>. Pitt&#8217;s film, directed by David Mich\u00f4d, differs significantly in tone and approach from Ritchson&#8217;s recent work.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"M\u00e1quina de guerra | Tr\u00e1iler oficial | Netflix Espa\u00f1a\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GjDIeYfxO1M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the possible confusion, Netflix has chosen not to change the title of Alan Ritchson&#8217;s film. This decision may be surprising, given that both films are projects of the same platform.<strong> Ritchson&#8217;s War Machine has captured the audience&#8217;s interest for its more serious and emotional approach<\/strong>, reflecting a narrative that connects with themes of loss and leadership in a combat environment, contrasting with the more comedic approach of the 2017 film.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, <strong>War Machine (2026) has not only cemented its place in the hearts of viewers<\/strong>, but it has also managed to distance itself from the negative criticism that surrounded its predecessor, highlighting the evolution of the content available on Netflix.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Netflix\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/bb71af8a-96bf-11e6-8279-00163ec9f5fa\/1690710143\/netflix-Download-Netflix.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Netflix<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/netflix.softonic.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/netflix.softonic.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The movie War Machine (2026), starring Alan Ritchson and directed by Patrick Hughes, has become a notable success on Netflix, reaching the top spots on the list of the ten most popular movies on the platform. 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