Spielberg's adaptation of War of the Worlds was a box office success in 2005
The film tells the story of an alien invasion that destroys humanity
Spielberg had a personal interest in adapting the classic novel and cast Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning in the lead roles
Spielberg's fascination with extraterrestrials motivated him to take on the project
The film's opening credits were stylish and unique, combining military footage with clips of parasites
Spielberg admitted to disliking the ending of the movie
Despite Spielberg's dissatisfaction, the film performed well at the box office, grossing over $600 million
Spielberg faced challenges and anxiety while shooting the film
The ending of the movie received mixed responses from audiences