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Collage film built upon the audio of The War of the Worlds, directed and narrated by Orson Welles. Originally broadcast in October 1938 as a Halloween prank, the program famously triggered mass panic across the United States, as its format—presented as a series of live news bulletins—proved uncannily convincing. Absorbing the visual language of the contemporary media environment, W:A:R:O:F:T:H:E:W:O:R:L:D:S constructs a peculiar media-archaeological artifact. AI-generated videos, drone footage, feature films, video games, and online fragments converge with the original radio broadcast, creating a layered and unstable field of perception.

Release date
October 16, 2026
Genre
Science Fiction

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: October 16, 2026. Status: announced — Upstream update (tmdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does War of the Worlds release?

War of the Worlds is scheduled to release on October 16, 2026.

Where can I watch War of the Worlds?

War of the Worlds is releasing via Theaters. See the release dates by region above.

Is War of the Worlds a film or a series?

War of the Worlds is a film.

Has War of the Worlds been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order War of the Worlds?

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