What if an extra-terrestrial force attacked Earth? What might that look like and how will the people of Earth respond? Consulting a cast of world-renowned scientists, survival experts and defense experts, National Geographic explores this frightening scenario. Experts reveal what could motivate alien invaders to attack Earth, and speculate on how the attack might play out, the strategy alien invaders might use, and the most effective ways for humans to respond.
Production
Dramatic reenactments with charmingly dated CGI
Writing
Hawking's chilling final warning delivered via archive
Direction
Military experts treating War of the Worlds like a real briefing
Director
Louis C. Tarantino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the 2011 'ancient aliens' boom, this rode the wave of serious scientists finally discussing UFOs without laughing. Nick Pope's inclusion gave it instant credibility — he'd just left the UK's actual UFO desk.
The simulation of global communication collapse within 72 hours was later cited in actual military resilience planning. Art imitating life imitating potential alien apocalypse.
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