‘War Machine’ ending explained: What is the “unimaginable threat”?
Nothing could have ever prepared Netflix viewers for the killer threat War Machine brought on its coattails, but here they are, strapping on their combat boots still.
The spectacular sci-fi sequel starring Alan Ritchson takes viewers on an extraordinary mission during the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, when the team’s rigorous training exercise unexpectedly turns into a cutthroat fight for survival against an “unimaginable threat.”
While by now, you must have already finished watching War Machine, if you still have questions about the oft-referred “unimaginable threat,” don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
So, for those curious, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of War Machine’s ending and the threat looming at large.
What is the “unimaginable threat” in War Machine?
The “unimaginable threat” hovering over the US Army Rangers in War Machine is actually an evil killer robot from outer space on a mission to destroy anything and everything within the proximity of its lethal beams. Unluckily for 81 and his fellow recruits, the machine doesn’t take long to achieve its goal, turning the training exercise into a carnage featuring countless heroic deaths.
The only survivors are 81 and 7, with the latter being severely injured. Initially, the machine seems invincible and irrepressible to an extent, especially because the trainees aren’t equipped with any lethal weapons. However, 81 notices a major shortcoming and seizes the opportunity to exploit the weakness. During the ultimate, adrenaline-fueled showdown, 81 goes head-to-head against the space robot, neutralising it against a quarry wall.
He also activates a conveyor belt, rolling out a cascade of rocks into its ventilation system. The rocks block the vent, giving 81 the upper hand as the robot’s energy becomes its own enemy, culminating in a series of explosions. However, if you think that’s the end of the “unimaginable threat,” well, we hate to break it to you, but 81 still has his hands full. With tens of thousands of machines just like the one he just defeated are on their way to Earth, 81, and his recruits have no time to take a breath.
But thankfully, armies around the world are mobilising to form “Operation Global Shield,” and 81 is now part of a global mission to save Earth. Yet, if you’re yet to catch 81 in action, War Machine is currently streaming on Netflix.