Since the original novel was published in 1898, H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds has inspired numerous adaptations, including Orson Welles' famous radio broadcast in 1938 and the 2005 film starring Tom Cruise.

And, you won’t need to scroll for hours to find them, as I've picked out the five best movies added to Prime Video in August 2025, each with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics. Runtime: 133 minutes Main cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Anthony Bellew Director: Ryan Coogler RT Score: 95%