Amazon Prime Video’s War Of The Worlds ( Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video )

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If you have even a passing interest in the sci-fi genre, chances are you’ve heard of H.G. Wells’ iconic 1898 novel The War of the Worlds, or perhaps seen one of its screen adaptations. Recently, streaming giant Amazon Prime Video released a new adaptation of the beloved sci-fi tale on its platform.

Titled War of the Worlds, the film stars rapper-actor Ice Cube and Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria. It premiered on July 30, 2025, on Prime Video. However, despite the star power, the film has received a shockingly low critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Read on to find out what this version is all about, and how it’s been received by critics and audiences.

What’s War of the Worlds (2025) All About

This sci-fi thriller, directed by Rich Lee, ostensibly centers on Will Radford (Ice Cube), a computer security expert working for the Department of Homeland Security. When massive alien machines launch a devastating attack on Earth, Will must join forces with a mysterious hacker and a biologist in a race against time to stop the invasion and save humanity.