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World War II with Tom Hanks premiered in 2026 on History (TV channel) and is still running.

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Show facts

Originally onHistory (TV channel)
StatusRunning
PremieredMay 25, 2026
AirsMondays at 8:00 PM ET
GenresWarHistory
TypeDocumentary
Episode lengthabout 60 min
LanguageEnglish

Episodes

Next episodeNot announced
Latest episodeS1 E20 · “Fallout”
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 PM ET

About World War II with Tom Hanks

For eighty years, the Second World War has remained the most devastating and defining conflict in human history. World War II with Tom Hanks is a landmark documentary event that reexamines the war through the lens of a new century. Told over twenty hours and guided by Tom Hanks, whose lifelong passion for this history has shaped some of the most profound screen portrayals of the era, the series captures the full arc of the war — from the rise of fascism in Europe to the fall of Berlin, from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima, and the uneasy peace that follows. Each episode uncovers new dimensions of the conflict: the decisions that shaped the battlefield, the unseen networks that sustained the war effort, and the aftershocks that still shape our world today. "World War II with Tom Hanks" is the definitive retelling of that story for a new generation: a sweeping, deeply human portrait of how the m

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Where can I watch World War II with Tom Hanks?

World War II with Tom Hanks originally premiered on History, a TV channel. That is where new episodes are released first. Older seasons may also be licensed to other services; check your service for current availability.

Is World War II with Tom Hanks still running?

Yes. TVmaze lists World War II with Tom Hanks as running, but no next episode date has been announced yet.

When is the next episode of World War II with Tom Hanks?

There is no upcoming episode listed for World War II with Tom Hanks right now. The latest episode, "Fallout", aired on Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.

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