The Militia

The Militia (2026)



7.1 2026 117 min —

Director: Dylan King Welter

Cast: Sam Williamson, Michael Broderick, Luke Stratte-McClure, Chris Bylsma, Laurel Feierbach

Drama Thriller
When Daniel Pierce turns eighteen, he has one goal: to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with his father in the local Militia. But that dream shatters when the town Sheriff sets his sights on Daniel’s dad, turning their quiet home into a war zone. Refusing to stand by, Daniel rallies his closest friends and builds a makeshift militia of his own—a desperate, reckless brotherhood determined to rescue the one man who taught them what loyalty really means. Fueled by teenage grit and a father’s love, their rebellion ignites a small-town fire that no badge can extinguish.

More About This Film

The Militia is a 2025 American drama about Daniel Pierce, a teenager who wants to join the local militia his father belongs to. When his father becomes the target of the local sheriff, Daniel and his friends decide to form their own junior militia in an attempt to protect him.

Directed by Dylan King Welter, the film uses a restrained, naturalistic approach to portray its characters and their beliefs. The story places family loyalty, local authority, ideology, and youth at the center of a tense rural drama without turning the subject into a conventional action movie.

  • Directed, written, and produced by Dylan King Welter.
  • Sam Williamson plays Daniel Pierce.
  • Luke Stratte-McClure plays Sheriff Webb.
  • The film runs approximately 115 minutes.
  • It received a digital release in September 2026 through Freestyle Digital Media.

Where to Watch

The Militia is available through digital rental and purchase platforms following its 2026 streaming release.