---
title: "War of the Worlds"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/war-of-the-worlds-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 755898
imdb_id: "tt13186306"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 4.1
vote_count: 1034
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# War of the Worlds (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/war-of-the-worlds-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

War of the Worlds is a 2025 film centered on the professional life of Will Radford. Radford serves as a top analyst for Homeland Security, where his primary responsibility involves tracking potential threats through the use of a mass surveillance program. The narrative shifts when an attack by an unknown entity occurs. Following this event, Radford begins to question the transparency of his government. He specifically grapples with the possibility that authorities are withholding critical information from him and the rest of the world regarding the nature of the attack. The provided sources offer information regarding real-world armed conflicts, governmental agencies, and international news reports concerning global hostilities, but they do not contain further details about the plot, production, or cast of this film. Consequently, the scope of this overview is limited to the specific premise regarding the protagonist's discovery and his subsequent investigation into government secrets following the emergence of an unidentified threat.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Homeland Security analyst uncovers a hidden threat that challenges everything he knows about surveillance and power."

### Why Watch
- Timely themes of surveillance and privacy
- Strong performances from lead actors
- Unique modern take on a classic story

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavily criticized for poor execution
- Noted for excessive product placement
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences interested in political and technological themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: paranoid, tech-noir, dystopian, tense, speculative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rich Lee
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Bazelevs, Patrick Aiello Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ice Cube** as *William Radford*
- **Eva Longoria** as *NASA Scientist Sandra Salas*
- **Clark Gregg** as *NSA Director Donald Briggs*
- **Iman Benson** as *Faith Radford*
- **Henry Hunter Hall** as *David Radford*
- **Devon Bostick** as *Mark Goodman*
- **Andrea Savage** as *FBI Field Agent Sheila Jeffries*
- **Nicole Pulliam** as *News Reporter*
- **Michael O'Neill** as *Secretary of Defense Walter Crystal*
- **Jim Meskimen** as *POTUS*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film related to previous War of the Worlds adaptations?
Yes, it is a modern reimagining of the classic novel with contemporary themes.

### Q: Where can I watch War of the Worlds (2025)?
The film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The main cast includes Ice Cube, Eva Longoria, Iman Benson, and Henry Hunter Hall.

### Q: What is the movie about?
It follows a Homeland Security analyst investigating a potential threat while uncovering government secrets.

### Q: How was the film received by critics?
Critics gave it overwhelmingly negative reviews, particularly criticizing its product placement and execution.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [War Today — Every Active Conflict on the Globe, Live (2026)](https://www.the-world-now.com/current-wars)
- [War - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War)
- [Home | U.S. Department of War](https://www.war.gov/)
- [Ukraine War | Latest News & Updates| BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/war-in-ukraine)
- [Conflict | Today's latest from Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/tag/conflict/)
- [Iran US Israel War Live Updates: Trump Defies Tehran's Claims ...](https://www.timesnownews.com/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-updates-president-trump-pezeshkian-peace-mou-deal-netanyahu-france-israel-latest-news-liveblog-154670329)

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