World War II with Tom Hanks is a docuseries about the timeline of World War II, with Tom Hanks as its main narrator.[1] The series spans 20 episodes, with each focusing on a unique milestone or period of time during the war.[2]
| World War II with Tom Hanks | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Documentary History War |
| Presented by | Tom Hanks |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | History Channel |
| Release | May 25, 2026 – present |
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Beginning" | May 25, 2026 |
| 2 | "Blitz" | May 25, 2026 |
| 3 | "Barbarossa" | May 25, 2026 |
| 4 | "Pearl Harbor" | June 1, 2026 |
| 5 | "The War at Sea" | June 1, 2026 |
| 6 | "Guadalcanal" | June 8, 2026 |
| 7 | "Darkness Falls" | June 8, 2026 |
| 8 | "Operation Torch" | June 15, 2026 |
| 9 | "Secrets and Lies" | June 15, 2026 |
Reception
editThe Decider said to "STREAM IT. As comprehensive as World War II With Tom Hanks seems it will be, even people who consider themselves experts in World War II might learn some new information about the massive conflagaration during the show’s 20 episode."[4]
References
edit- ↑ Seale, Jack (May 26, 2026). "World War II with Tom Hanks review – one of the largest documentaries in human history". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ Sancton, Julian (May 25, 2026). "Tom Hanks Just Can't Quit World War II (and It's Keeping Him Up at Night)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Watch World War II with Tom Hanks Full Episodes, Video & More". HISTORY. A&E Television Networks, LLC. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Keller, Joel. "Stream It Or Skip It: 'World War II With Tom Hanks' On History, Where The Oscar Winner Produces And Narrates A 20-Part Look At The Largest Global Conflict To Date". The Decider. Retrieved June 20, 2026.