WATCH: First Trailer for 'The Yellow Birds' with Alden Ehrenreich, Jennifer Aniston, and Toni Collette

The first trailer for the long-awaited "The Yellow Birds" from Alexandre Moors has finally dropped. The film will be released exclusively on DIRECTV  May 17 through June 13 and in theatres and On-Demand on June 15.

Check out the trailer along with images from the film.

SYNOPSIS: Against the explosive backdrop of the Iraq War, young soldiers Brandon Bartle (Alden Ehrenreich) and Daniel Murphy (Tye Sheridan) forge a deep bond of friendship. When tragedy strikes the platoon, one soldier must return home to face the hard truth behind the incident, and help a grieving mother (Jennifer Aniston) find peace. With a compelling mix of battle action and poignant drama, The Yellow Birds is an unforgettable movie whose power resonates long after the final frame.

Directed By: Alexandre Moors

Written By: David Lowery, R.F.I. Porto

Executive Produced By: Jim Kohlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Kristin Hahn, Scott Karol, Wayne Marc Godfrey, Robert Jones, David Hopwood, Siegfried Harris, Evan Hayes, Mark Axelowitz, Lawrence Smith, Peter Sobiloff, Fredy Bush, Dennis Pelino, David Lowery, James M. Johnston, and Toby Halbrooks

Produced By: Jeffrey Sharpe, Mark Canton and Courtney Solomon

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