War of the Worlds(2026)
War of the Worlds Synopsis
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.
War of the Worlds (2026) is a science fiction film directed by Péter Lichter, released on October 16, 2026 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Orson Welles.
- Director:
- Péter Lichter
- Budget:
- $10
- Status:
- In Production
War of the Worlds (2026) Trailer
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War of the Worlds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Péter Lichter.
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Who stars in War of the Worlds?
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The main cast of War of the Worlds (2026) includes Orson Welles. The film was directed by Péter Lichter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was War of the Worlds released?
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War of the Worlds was released on October 16, 2026 and runs for 1h.
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