Tom Hanks' documentary series *World War II with Tom Hanks* has become a global streaming success, topping charts in several countries months after its release. The show forms part of a wider wave of WWII-themed film and television projects in 2026, and reflects Hanks' long-standing interest in the subject, having previously starred in war films such as *Saving Private Ryan* and *Greyhound*.

Made in partnership with the History Channel, the 20-episode series premiered with three instalments on Memorial Day, 25 May 2026, with its final episodes released on 27 July. According to tracking site FlixPatrol, it has come close to the Amazon top 10 in the United States and secured strong top 10 positions on the Apple TV Store in Australia, Canada and the US. It joins other recent WWII releases such as Prime Video's *The Tank*, the Russell Crowe and Rami Malek film *Nuremberg*, and Rod Lurie's *Lucky Strike*, which stars Hanks' son Colin.