The War of the Worlds. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 1898 book
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The War of the Worlds
H.G. Wells, 1898
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Howard Overman, Gilles Coulier, Richard Clark, 2019

In 1905 England, George and Amy are among the first to examine a mysterious capsule that lands on Horsell Common. However, they soon discover that the capsule is not an inanimate object but a vehicle for a living organism from outer space. As more people gather to study it, the organism’s movements result in the death of numerous individuals. It becomes apparent that Martians have arrived.


War of the Worlds: The Attack. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1898 book, The War of the Worlds
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The War of the Worlds
H.G. Wells, 1898
movie vs book
Junaid Syed, 2023

After locating a meteorite that has fallen to the ground, three friends realize that they are at the focal point of an extraterrestrial invasion.


War of the Worlds. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1898 book, The War of the Worlds
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The War of the Worlds
H.G. Wells, 1898
movie vs book
David Michael Latt, 2005

A resolute weather expert is compelled to travel across the country to locate his son amidst a colossal extraterrestrial attack, whose objective is to wipe out humanity.


Alien Conquest. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1898 book, The War of the Worlds
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The War of the Worlds
H.G. Wells, 1898
movie vs book
Mario N. Bonassin, 2021

Sibling astronomers discover Martians are threatening to attack Earth, but no one believes them until Martians land and nearly destroy all of New York City. As the siblings try to make it out of the city with their families, they discover the Martians have no immunity against the diseases of Earth, and must now figure out how to infect the invading army to eradicate the aliens before all of Earth is destroyed first.