Battleship -2012-2012 May 2026

Battleship (2012) film, inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, features a unique and informative tactical scene that directly references the game's mechanics: the

, a decommissioned WWII battleship. Seeing a museum piece "drift" across the water to the tune of AC/DC remains one of the most delightfully over-the-top sequences in modern action history. The Verdict: A Tactical Misstep or a Fun Ride? Ultimately, Battleship Battleship -2012-2012

: Stars as Lieutenant Alex Hopper, a hothead officer who must rise to the occasion. : Makes her acting debut as Petty Officer Cora Raikes. Liam Neeson : Provides gravitas as Admiral Shane. Alexander Skarsgård Battleship (2012) film, inspired by the classic Hasbro

• Release Date: April 6, 2012
• Runtime: 131 minutes
• Budget: $150 million
• Box Office: $318.4 million
• Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action and destruction throughout.

In a crowd-pleasing twist, the crew is aided by elderly Navy veterans who serve as tour guides on the ship. Seeing veterans in their 70s and 80s operate the massive 16-inch guns to blast alien ships provided the film with an emotional anchor and a unique flavor of patriotism that separated it from other CGI-heavy blockbusters. Release Date: April 6, 2012 Runtime: 131 minutes

1. The "Sink It" Meme: The film is frequently cited in discussions about Hollywood running out of ideas. The "Battleship movie" became a punchline for the lack of original IP.
2. Cult Action Classic: Despite the critical panning, the film is popular among action aficionados. It is often re-watched for the novelty of the USS Missouri sequence and the high-octane naval combat—a rarity in modern cinema.
3. Career Impact: The film marked a stumbling block for Taylor Kitsch’s A-list aspirations (coming just months after the flop John Carter), though he later found success in television and character roles (True Detective, Waco).