Tom Hanks' WWII Documentary Series Sets Memorial Day Premiere on History Channel
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www.hollywoodreporter.comTom Hanks is releasing a World War II docuseries titled World War II with Tom Hanks on History, with a premiere around Memorial Day 2026. The series is a 20-episode, global rollout produced in collaboration with Nutopia and A+E Factual Studios, and features involvement from The National WWII Museum and historian Jon Meacham.[1][3][4]
Key details
- Premiere: May 25, 2026, on History (History Channel) with multiple episodes debuting back-to-back, followed by a worldwide rollout in 200 territories and 40 languages.[3][5]
- Scope: A comprehensive reexamination of World War II, covering battles, leaders, espionage, and civilian experiences across global theaters, aiming to present new dimensions of the conflict for contemporary audiences.[1][3]
- People and production: Tom Hanks as narrator and producer; executive producers include Gary Goetzman; collaboration with The National WWII Museum for historical accuracy; series developed by Nutopia and Motion Entertainment, with support from historian Jon Meacham.[3][1]
- Related coverage: Multiple outlets (The Hollywood Reporter, Collider, Sky History, and others) have reported on the release date, scope, and international rollout plans.[5][6][1]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of release dates by region, or pull in additional sources with exact episode-by-episode breakdowns as they’re announced. Would you prefer a quick regional premiere schedule or a deeper overview of the series format and what to expect?[6][5][3]