Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks reunited as producers on Masters of the Air, a nine-episode Apple TV+ series that applies the aerial combat intensity of modern action films to the historical backdrop of World War II. The drama features actors like Austin Butler, fresh from major film projects, and has been characterized by viewers and critics as a contemporary take on military aviation storytelling.

The series wrapped its single season in spring 2024 with no plans for continuation, yet it has maintained unexpected staying power within the streaming platform's viewership rankings across multiple regions worldwide. The show's enduring presence in top rankings demonstrates sustained audience interest in the project despite being over two years removed from its finale.