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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.
In short
- 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
Explained simply
Tom Hanks is renowned for roles in serious historical dramas, particularly war films. His most celebrated role was in Saving Private Ryan, a 1998 film directed by Steven Spielberg that became one of cinema's most acclaimed war narratives.
Greyhound is a 2020 naval thriller set during the Second World War, starring Hanks as the commanding officer of an American naval destroyer escort. It was released directly to Apple TV, meaning it never had a traditional cinema release.
More than five years after its release, Greyhound remains one of Apple TV's most-watched films, an uncommon achievement for a streaming title. This sustained popularity indicates that audiences maintain a strong appetite for historical war stories, encouraging studios to continue investing in this type of content.