Christopher Nolan's 2017 war epic "Dunkirk" has surged in popularity on video-on-demand platforms after Quentin Tarantino named it his favourite Second World War film of the 21st century. Tarantino, who wrote and directed one of the most acclaimed WWII films himself with "Inglourious Basterds," included "Dunkirk" near the top of an updated list of his favourite films from the past 25 years, released late last year. His endorsement carries weight given his own track record in the genre, and it appears to have translated directly into renewed viewer interest in the film.

"Dunkirk" is not currently available on any streaming service in the United States, but it can be rented or purchased on platforms such as Prime Video, where it has climbed into the top 10 most-watched titles. The renewed attention comes as Tarantino himself dominates entertainment headlines in 2026, having written the script for "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," a sequel to "Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood" directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Timothy Olyphant. That film is set for an IMAX release in November before streaming globally on Netflix in December, though Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return.