# Where to watch The War of the Worlds: Next Century (1981) in the UK

> The War of the Worlds: Next Century (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 94 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.7/10  
**Genres:** Science Fiction  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T22:24:19.757Z)  

## Synopsis

Poland, Christmastime. A band of hyperintelligent, bloodthirsty Martians take over the country and enlist hapless television newscaster Iron Idem as the voice of their propaganda machine. But when Iron dares to go off message, he makes an enemy even greater than the aliens—the state itself.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [MUBI](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/185354-wojna-swiatow-nastepne-stulecie/watch?locale=GB)
- [MUBI Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20War%20of%20the%20Worlds%3A%20Next%20Century&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The War of the Worlds: Next Century in the UK?**

The War of the Worlds: Next Century (1981) is currently included in subscriptions to MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is The War of the Worlds: Next Century on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The War of the Worlds: Next Century is currently included with: MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/185354/the-war-of-the-worlds-next-century-1981
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