War Of The Worlds 2025 Movie

The epic reimagining of H.G. Wells’ classic story returns in “War of the Worlds” (2025)

In this jaw-dropping opening scene, humanity witnesses the first strike of the alien invasion - and it’s terrifying.

Introduction

Science fiction lovers were eager when War of the Worlds (2025) was announced—a fresh take on H. G. Wells’ legendary alien invasion story. This time, the film comes with a twist: it unfolds entirely in the screenlife format, where the story is told through computer screens, video calls, and digital windows. Released on Amazon Prime Video in July 2025, the movie quickly became one of the year’s most controversial titles.

With Ice Cube in the lead role and Eva Longoria joining the cast, expectations were high. But what did audiences and critics really think? Let’s break it down.

Film Information

• Title: War of the Worlds
• Year: 2025
• Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
• Director: Rich Lee
• Screenwriters: Kenneth A. Golde, Marc Hyman
• Based on: H. G. Wells’ classic novel
• Producers: Timur Bekmambetov, Patrick Aiello
• Runtime: ~90 minutes
• Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Cast

Ice Cube as Will Radford, Homeland Security analyst

Eva Longoria as Dr. Sandra Salas, NASA scientist

Clark Gregg as Donald Briggs, DHS Director

Iman Benson, Henry Hunter Hall, Devon Bostick, Michael O’Neill in supporting roles

Plot

The film follows Will Radford (Ice Cube), a Homeland Security worker who spends his days watching people online—even his own family. But when strange digital signals appear, he uncovers a terrifying truth: Earth is being invaded by aliens that consume human data.

With the help of Dr. Sandra Salas (Eva Longoria), Radford tries to fight back against the invisible attackers, all while society collapses on their screens. From video calls to hacked security cameras, the film’s screenlife storytelling makes viewers feel trapped inside the invasion.

Reception

Critical Response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie shocked audiences with an initial 0% rating, one of the lowest ever.

Variety called it a “tragic misfire filled with Amazon product placement.”

RogerEbert.com described it as “morally offensive” and “stunningly bad.”

The Times admitted the screenlife idea was bold but said the execution was weak.

Audience Reactions

Not everyone hated it. Some viewers saw it as an accidental cult hit:

Entertainment Weekly labeled it “empty, clueless, but oddly entertaining.”

Tom’s Guide said it’s a “disaster in the best possible way.”

Fans on Reddit debated whether it deserves a spot as a fun B-movie rather than a total failure.

Conclusion

War of the Worlds (2025) is not the classic adaptation many expected. Instead, it turned into one of the year’s most polarizing films. Critics dismissed it as a failed experiment, but audiences searching for something different—or those who enjoy movies that are “so bad they’re good”—might still find it worth streaming.

Whether you see it as a disaster or a guilty pleasure, one thing is certain: this is the most unusual take on Wells’ iconic story yet.