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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008): Cast & Plot

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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave is a 2008 adventure sci-fi film starring C. Thomas Howell as George Herbert, Darren Dalton and Danna Brady. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Adventure , Sci-Fi , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Anthill Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave About?

The premise of War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two years after the first Martian attack, George Herbert’s deepest dread comes true when the alien invaders return. A relentless second wave of Martian walkers devastates the remnants of Earth, prompting an international coalition of military forces to mount a bold strike against the Red Planet itself. The survival of humanity once again hangs in the balance.

War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • alien
  • alien invasion
  • sequel
  • directed by lead actor
  • vortex
  • wormhole
  • scientist
  • b sci fi
  • martian
  • invasion
  • cgi
  • space war
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  • fictional war
  • outer space
  • mars the planet
  • based on book
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave Cast & Characters

C. Thomas Howell leads the cast as George Herbert, with Darren Dalton as Shackleford and Danna Brady as Sissy.

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Plot

War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave Plot Summary

What happens in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

George Herbert, C. Thomas Howell explains that after years of scanning the skies for signs of life beyond Earth, humanity never anticipated that aliens could be undone by something as tiny as the bacteria in human blood they consumed, a flaw that helps plunge civilization into anarchy. Two years pass, and a town of silent refugees forms, its streets quietly watched over by people like Shackleford and Sissy. The peace is shattered when three Tripods descend into the city, replacing the walkers of the earlier invasion with taller, more menacing machines. A deadly Heat-Ray devastates the area, and in the chaos Shackleford seizes a sample from Sissy and injects himself, hoping to unlock a way to fight back.

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The whole story of War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave, scene by scene

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the scientist who discovers that the alien invaders can be killed by a human blood‑borne bacteria?
Cars

Cars in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave

3 cars on screen, including the 1998 Dodge Ram and the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante.

  • 1998 Dodge Ram in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave 1998 Dodge Ram Important role
  • 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante Background role
  • 1992 Mitsubishi Montero in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave 1992 Mitsubishi Montero Background role
Details

War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Krieg der Welten 2” and “Világok harca 2.: Második hullám”.

Also known as
  • Krieg der Welten 2
  • Világok harca 2.: Második hullám
  • 世界大戰：全面反擊
  • Válka světů 2: Další vlna
  • Война миров 2
  • Krieg der Welten 2 - Die nächste Angriffswelle
  • La guerra de los mundos 2
  • H.G. Wells La Guerre des mondes 2 - Vague suivante
  • Világok harca 2: Második hullám
  • מלחמת העולמות 2 : הגל הבא
  • Война на световете 2: Следващата вълна
  • Війна світів 2: Наступна хвиля
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  • 世界大战2：新的进攻
  • 우주전쟁 2 - 넥스트 웨이브
  • La guerra de los mundos 2: La próxima ola
  • 異星入侵

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War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave, each answered in a sentence.

How long is War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave?

War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave released?

War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave was released on February 1, 2008.

Who is in the cast of War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave?

War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave stars C. Thomas Howell as George Herbert, Darren Dalton as Shackleford and Danna Brady as Sissy, among 9 credited actors.

Does War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave have a post-credit scene?

No. War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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