Several World War II films have found substantial audiences on streaming platforms throughout 2026, with various titles attracting viewers across different sub-genres. Pressure, starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott, has emerged as the year's most commercially successful WWII film, whilst other period war stories including Lucky Strike and the naval thriller Greyhound have also performed well. The popularity of Greyhound on Apple TV+ was significant enough to prompt the platform to greenlight a sequel that is currently in production.

A particularly notable example of streaming success involves Sisu: Road to Revenge, the sequel to the action-focused WWII film Sisu. Despite earning only $9 million during its theatrical run—substantially less than its predecessor's $13 million gross—the sequel has experienced significant resurgence since becoming available on Netflix in the United States. The film has continued gaining traction internationally, now ranking among the top 10 most-watched titles on HBO Max globally, demonstrating how streaming platforms can revitalise films that initially underperformed at the box office.