Overview

• War of the Worlds is now available for digital rental on Apple TV and Prime Video in India and free streaming on Paramount+ in select markets.
• Critics revisiting the film on its 20th anniversary highlight its visceral portrayal of an alien invasion drawn from post-9/11 anxieties.
• The 2005 adaptation grossed $603.9 million worldwide and holds a certified fresh rating of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Its darker tone and press-junket controversies prompted a shift in Tom Cruise’s on-screen persona and led to a reported feud that halted any future Spielberg collaborations.
• Tom Cruise’s portrayal of dockworker Ray Ferrier and Dakota Fanning’s performance are credited with anchoring the film’s enduring cult legacy.