Series synopsis
World War II with Tom Hanks is an American documentary television series that premiered on Sky History on May 25, 2026. It stars Tom Hanks.
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
Premise
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Hanks as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | May 25, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Beginning In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history. |
May 25, 2026 |
| 2 |
Blitz After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west. The Allies scramble to support France as Churchill is forced to defend Britain from the skies and FDR rushes to mobilize wartime production. |
May 25, 2026 |
| 3 |
Barbarossa The story of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's massive surprise invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, the largest and costliest land offensive in human history. |
May 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky History |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 2026 |
| Last aired | July 13, 2026 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |