A film adaptation of War of the Worlds starring Ice Cube has received largely negative reviews, with some outlets calling it one of the worst films. The movie's producer has defended the film, while Ice Cube has discussed the challenges of filming during the COVID pandemic, including shooting scenes in isolation from the director and other actors. The film's poor reception is widely reported, with a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although the severity of its perceived flaws is a subject of discussion.