Pentagon frets over ‘A House of Dynamite’ nuclear doomsday film

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tony CapaccioOctober 26, 2025 at 02:00 AM

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The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency has expressed concern over Kathryn Bigelow's film "A House of Dynamite," which portrays a scenario where U.S. missile defenses fail to intercept a nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile aimed at Chicago. The movie, starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, was released in theaters and is now available on Netflix. An internal memo from the Missile Defense Agency asserts that the film's depiction of this doomsday scenario is inaccurate. The agency aims to ensure its leadership remains informed about discussions surrounding the film’s plot to avoid being caught off guard.

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