Book · 1897 · apocalyptic fiction
The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells (1897) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 3 movies: The War of the Worlds (1953), War of the Worlds (2005), War of the Worlds (2019), War of the Worlds (2025).
About The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds is a book by H. G. Wells, first published in 1897. Genre: apocalyptic fiction, science fiction, war fiction. The first screen adaptation was The War of the Worlds in 1953; the most recent released one is War of the Worlds (2025).
1897 serialized novel by H. G. Wells.
Every adaptation of The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds
Movie · 1953 · United States · directed by Byron Haskin
1953 film directed by Byron Haskin.
War of the Worlds
Movie · 2005 · United States · directed by Steven Spielberg
2005 film directed by Steven Spielberg.
War of the Worlds
TV series · 2019 · Canal+ · United States · directed by Gilles Coulier and Richard Clark
2019 Franco-US TV series.
War of the Worlds
Movie · 2025 · United States · directed by Rich Lee
2025 American thriller film directed by Rich Lee.
More H. G. Wells books on screen
- The Time Machine (1895) · 2 adaptations
- The Invisible Man (1897) · 4 adaptations
- The Island of Dr Moreau (1895) · 3 adaptations
- The First Men in the Moon (1901) · 2 adaptations
Common questions
Has The War of the Worlds been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells (1897) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 3 movies: The War of the Worlds (1953), War of the Worlds (2005), War of the Worlds (2019), War of the Worlds (2025).
Who wrote The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds was written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1897.
How many adaptations of The War of the Worlds are there?
We list 4 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 3 movies.
Is a new The War of the Worlds adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is War of the Worlds (2025).
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