Tom Hanks' Upcoming 20-Hour WWII Project Will Be The Perfect Band Of Brothers Replacement
Hanks is back with another WW2 project.
screenrant.comTom Hanks is releasing a new World War II docu-series titled World War II with Tom Hanks, which is set to premiere on The History Channel (and will roll out to multiple territories), with 20 episodes spanning a comprehensive retelling of the war. The show is described as a sweeping, definitive retelling of WWII, building on Hanks’s history with Band of Brothers and Masters of the Air and involving expert contributors like historian Jon Meachem and collaboration with The National WWII Museum.[2][3][5][8]
Key points you might want to know
- Release timing: Memorial Day debut in the U.S. with a global rollout to 200 territories and 40 languages planned, starting May 25, 2026, on History Channel and related platforms.[3][8][2]
- Format and scope: 20 episodes tracing the entire arc of WWII—from Poland's invasion through postwar implications—covering leaders, battles, civilian experiences, espionage, and the home fronts.[2]
Quick context if you’re following similar projects
- This series is positioned as a modern successor to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, aiming to blend big-picture leadership decisions with personal perspectives from soldiers and civilians.[3][2]
- Related developments include continued interest in WWII storytelling across multiple networks and platforms, with several related projects in the works around 2026.[7][2]
Would you like a concise daily-news brief with the latest episode release dates and where to watch in your region (Prague/Czech Republic), or a short watch-guide highlighting notable episodes and leaders covered? If you want, I can pull together a streaming availability checklist and a quick viewing plan.[8][2]