Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Ice Cube Discusses 'War of the Worlds' Filming and Release
Imagine a movie about aliens invading Earth, but it's told through computer screens and surveillance cameras.
That's 'War of the Worlds', starring Ice Cube.
Filmed during the pandemic in 2020, the director and other actors weren't present during Ice Cube's scenes.
It was shot remotely in 15 days using real surveillance footage.
The movie took a while to finish because of this unique filming style.
It's a modern take on the classic alien invasion story, and is available on Prime Video.
The movie has a low critic rating.
Ice Cube filmed scenes for 'War of the Worlds' remotely during the pandemic.
The film was shot in 2020 and took 15 days to film.
Director Rich Lee was not present during filming.
The movie uses footage from real surveillance cameras worldwide.
'War of the Worlds' premiered on Prime Video on July 30.
- Who
- Ice Cube and other actors
- What
- Discussing the filming and release of 'War of the Worlds'
- When
- Filmed in 2020 and released on July 30, 2024
- Where
- Filmed remotely during the pandemic
- Why
- Due to pandemic restrictions and the unique screen-based format of the film
- Movie Title
- War of the Worlds
- Star
- Ice Cube
- Ice Cube's Role
- Will Radford
- Filming Year
- 2020
- Director
- Rich Lee
- Release Date
- July 30, 2024
- Platform
- Prime Video
- Rotten Tomatoes Critic Rating
- 4%