The BBC's 2016 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's War & Peace is being added to BritBox in North America, launching on 5 October 2026. The timing is noteworthy because three of the show's lead actors—Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and James Norton—are among the current contenders to become the next James Bond.

The six-part series features a strong ensemble cast including Lily James, Paul Dano, Jessie Buckley, Tom Burke, and Aneurin Barnard, alongside veteran actors such as Brian Cox, Jim Broadbent, Gillian Anderson, and Greta Scacchi. Directed by Tom Harper, the adaptation holds an 88% "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its sumptuous visuals and faithfulness to Tolstoy's sprawling novel.