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Few sci-fi stories have stood the test of time as beautifully as H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds. Last month, Prime Video released a new adaptation starring Ice Cube and Eva Longoria. Despite the star-studded cast and a fresh take on the classic alien invasion story, critics largely panned the film, giving it a dismal 2% on Rotten Tomatoes. IMDb users weren’t impressed either, rating it just 2.5/10.
Yet, surprisingly, War of the Worlds continues to attract viewers in a big way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it ranks fifth among the week’s most-viewed films, racking up an impressive 345 million minutes of watch time on Prime Video.
‘WAR OF THE WORLDS’, starring Ice Cube, debuts at 0% on Rotten Tomatoes
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“The film’s tagline ‘It’s worse than you think’ sums up the entire movie” pic.twitter.com/6Avi3IOk5T
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 5, 2025
Why Are People Still Watching War Of The Worlds?
The big question is: why is the film drawing so many viewers despite its poor critics’ score? While the exact reasons aren’t clear, curiosity likely plays a major role. Streaming audiences may simply want to see how a story as iconic as The War of the Worlds could receive such harsh reviews. Some viewers might be fans of rapper-actor Ice Cube, while others are likely diehard sci-fi enthusiasts.
