Alex Garland’s Civil War is HBO Max’s Best War Movie

Alex Garland first became known as a writer, but he later transitioned into directing with the 2014 film Ex Machina. He went on to write and direct Annihilation, Men, and the TV series Devs. Now, he’s turning his creative energy to new projects. While he’s explored different genres, his recent work in war films, particularly 2024’s Civil War, stands out as remarkably original and has quickly established the film as a standout in the genre.








