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War of the Worlds Marks 20th Anniversary with New Viewing Options

Now available for digital rent in India on Apple TV at ₹149 per rental, Prime Video at ₹99 per rental, with free streaming on Paramount+ in select territories.

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Tom Cruise, Yul Vazquez, and Rick Gonzalez in War of the Worlds

Overview

  • The story follows divorced dockworker Ray Ferrier and his two children as they navigate a catastrophic alien invasion.
  • The 2005 release earned $603.9 million at the box office, ranking it among the year’s top earners and Cruise’s biggest hit to date.
  • Its 76% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes underscores widespread praise for its intense, post-9/11–influenced storytelling.
  • Spielberg’s darker direction and the film’s high-profile publicity marked a career turning point for Cruise, ending further collaborations between the pair.
  • For its 20th anniversary, the film can be rented in India on Apple TV and Prime Video and streams free on Paramount+ in select markets.