Alan Ritchson hits back at ‘War Machine’ age criticism in viral video

Alan Ritchson shuts down age criticism, saying War Machine may have been ahead of its time

Actor Alan Ritchson is clapping back at critics in a fiery new social media video, calling out those who questioned his age in relation to his role in War Machine.

In the clip shared on Instagram, Ritchson directly addresses detractors who argued he was “too old” to portray a soldier. Mocking the criticism, he repeats their comments before delivering a pointed response.

“Guess what?” he says in the video. “The U.S. just raised the enlistment age to… 42!”

Alan Ritchson via his recent Instagram post pic.twitter.com/B1GHtwAuoC

— Alan Ritchson Updates (@alanritchsonhq) March 26, 2026

Ritchson ends the clip on a triumphant note, joking that War Machine may have been “prophetic,” seemingly suggesting that the film’s premise aligns more closely with real-world developments than critics assumed.

The actor’s response has quickly gained traction online, with fans rallying behind him and praising his confident rebuttal.