Primitive War (2025)
A Vietnam War recon unit stumbles into prehistoric terror when dinosaurs emerge from an isolated jungle valley.
Primitive War - Movie Information
- Original Title: Primitive War
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Luke Sparke
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Horror, War, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 2h 13m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Russian, Vietnamese
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 21, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), September 1, 2025 (Canada), November 28, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), September 1, 2025 (India), September 1, 2025 (New Zealand), August 22, 2025 (Brazil)
- Alternative Titles: Primitive War (US), Первісна війна (UA), 清算之戰 (TW), Первобытная война (RU), Prymitywna wojna (PL), 報いの戦争 (JP), 原始戰爭 (HK), Primitivní válka (CZ)
- Production Companies: Sparke Films
- Production Countries: Australia
Primitive War - Plot
During the Vietnam War, a recon unit ventures to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing platoon. They soon find themselves in a fight for their lives against an unexpected enemy — prehistoric dinosaurs.
Primitive War - Trailer
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This ain't no walk in the park.
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Primitive War - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Luke Sparke
Main Cast
- Jeremy Piven
- Tricia Helfer
- Ryan Kwanten
- Nick Wechsler
- Anthony Ingruber
- Aaron Glenane
- Carlos Sanson Jr.
- Ana Thu Nguyen
- Adolphus Waylee
- Marcus Johnson
Writers
- Luke Sparke
Producers
- Carmel Imrie
- Carly Sparke
- Luke Sparke
Primitive War - FAQs
Is Primitive War based on a book or novel?
Yes, Primitive War is adapted from the horror novel of the same name by Ethan Pettus. The book blends Vietnam War survival fiction with prehistoric creature horror, and the film adaptation was written and directed by Luke Sparke, staying true to the novel's core premise.
Are the dinosaurs in Primitive War CGI or practical effects?
Primitive War uses a combination of CGI and practical effects to bring its prehistoric creatures to life. Director Luke Sparke and his team at Sparke Films crafted the dinosaur sequences to maximize tension and visceral impact within the film's action-horror framework set against a Vietnam War backdrop.
Where can you stream or watch Primitive War?
Primitive War is available to buy or rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It can also be rented on Plex, and is available for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability.
Who are the main actors in Primitive War?
The film stars Jeremy Piven as Colonel Jericho, Tricia Helfer as Sofia, and Ryan Kwanten as Baker. The supporting cast includes Nick Wechsler, Anthony Ingruber, Aaron Glenane, Carlos Sanson Jr., Ana Thu Nguyen, Adolphus Waylee, and Marcus Johnson.
When was Primitive War released?
Primitive War was first released on August 21, 2025, in Australia with an MA 15+ rating. It followed with releases in Brazil on August 22, 2025, and in Canada, India, and New Zealand on September 1, 2025. The UK release is scheduled for November 28, 2025.
What is Primitive War about?
Set during the Vietnam War, Primitive War follows a recon unit sent into a remote jungle valley to investigate the disappearance of a platoon. What begins as a military mission quickly turns into a desperate survival struggle when the soldiers encounter living prehistoric dinosaurs lurking in the dense jungle.
How long is Primitive War?
Primitive War has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes). The film was directed and edited by Luke Sparke and produced under his Sparke Films banner in Australia.
What is the age rating for Primitive War?
Primitive War is rated NR (Not Rated) in the United States. In Australia, it carries an MA 15+ classification, and in the United Kingdom it has been rated 15. The film contains intense action, horror violence, and war-related content, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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