5 Years Later, Tom Hanks’ WWII Thriller Is Still Dominating Late-Night Streaming
Tom Hanks remains active across multiple major projects in 2026, including a return to voice acting for Toy Story 5 and narration duties on a new World War II docuseries airing on History Channel. Building on a legacy that includes his acclaimed collaboration with Steven Spielberg on Saving Private Ryan, Hanks continues to draw audiences to historical war narratives.
The most striking development concerns 'Greyhound,' a 2020 naval thriller released directly to Apple TV that has achieved unusual longevity for a streaming film. More than five years after its debut, the film remains firmly positioned within Apple TV's top 10 most-watched titles, demonstrating sustained viewer interest that studio executives view favourably enough to greenlight a sequel slated for 2027.
- Tom Hanks maintains prominent WWII project involvement, currently narrating a new History Channel docuseries whilst reprising Woody in Toy Story 5, which has grossed $875 million
- His 2020 Apple TV film 'Greyhound' continues ranking in the platform's top 10 five years after release, establishing itself as one of the decade's strongest streaming performers
- Apple TV is developing a 'Greyhound' sequel targeted for 2027 release