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One of the Best WWII Horror Movies of the Last 10 Years Is Leaving Peacock
*Overlord*, a J.J. Abrams-produced war-horror film, is leaving Peacock in the United States, ending its latest streaming run there. The film follows American paratroopers in Nazi-occupied France shortly before D-Day, whose mission to destroy a radio transmitter leads them to a secret laboratory beneath a church.
Julius Avery directed the film, starring Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell and Mathilde Ollivier, with a screenplay by Billy Ray and Mark L. Smith. It has an 82% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and earned $21.7 million domestically; although it was not a major box-office hit, it developed a cult following. The article says it remains available on Paramount+ in the United States.
In short
- *Overlord* is leaving Peacock in the United States.
- The war-horror film remains available on Paramount+ there.
- It holds an 82% critics’ score and has a cult following.
Explained simply
*Overlord* is a war-horror film produced by J.J. Abrams that merges authentic WWII combat with supernatural horror. The story follows American paratroopers in Nazi-occupied France, shortly before D-Day, who discover a secret laboratory beneath a church whilst attempting to destroy a German radio transmitter.
Although *Overlord* earned a modest $21.7 million at the domestic box office, it has maintained strong critical standing with an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes and attracted a devoted fan base. The film's unusual blend of historical military authenticity and horror elements has helped it remain memorable to viewers years after its initial release.
Streaming services regularly rotate their catalogues as licensing agreements change, making films unavailable on some platforms whilst continuing on others. *Overlord* is departing Peacock but remains available on Paramount+ for viewers in the United States.