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Ice Cube's 'War of the Worlds' Tops Charts Despite 0% Rating

8/7/2025

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Ice Cube's latest film, "War of the Worlds," has made headlines for all the wrong reasons, earning a shocking 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Yet, despite the scathing reviews and online ridicule for its lackluster CGI and storytelling, it surprisingly soared to the top of Prime Video's charts shortly after its July 30, 2025 release.

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Ice Cube's latest film, "War of the Worlds," has made headlines for all the wrong reasons, earning a shocking 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Yet, despite the scathing reviews and online ridicule for its lackluster CGI and storytelling, it surprisingly soared to the top of Prime Video's charts shortly after its July 30, 2025 release.