If you gave me one guess as to who would be executive producing a 20-part documentary series about World War 2, I’d confidently say Tom Hanks. And I’d be correct!
On Memorial Day, the first three episodes of World War II With Tom Hanks debuted on HISTORY. Narrated by Hanks, the series, per the official press release, “reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.” Offering a “sweeping and definitive retelling of the war,” the expansive doc includes “rarely seen archival material, evocative storytelling, and insights from leading historians.”
Joel Keller gave the 20-part doc a “Stream It” recommendation on Decider, writing that “even people who consider themselves experts in World War II might learn some new information.”
If you missed the series premiere, the first three episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks are streaming on the HISTORY website. When will Episodes 4 and 5 of this buzzy doc debut on HISTORY? Here’s how to stream new episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks.
What Channel Is World War II with Tom Hanks On?
New episodes of the docuseries air Monday nights on HISTORY.
When Do New Episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks Air on History?
The next two episodes, “Pearl Harbor” (Ep 4) and “The War at Sea” (Ep 5), air Monday, June 1 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on HISTORY.
How To Watch World War II with Tom Hanks Live on HISTORY:
If you have a cable login, you can watch World War II with Tom Hanks live on HISTORY or the HISTORY website. New episodes are available for next-day streaming on the HISTORY website.
You can also stream HISTORY live with an active subscription to Philo, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV (via the Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages), and Sling TV’s Orange option.
Philo Essential ($25/month) offers a seven-day free trial, and you can also score free trials through Hulu and DIRECTV.
Is World War II with Tom Hanks On Hulu?
Nope. While you can stream the series live or on demand via Hulu + Live TV, the show isn’t available with a traditional Hulu account.
Is World War II with Tom Hanks On Amazon?
Individual episodes as well as the complete series are available to purchase on Amazon.
Does YouTube TV Offer The HISTORY Channel?
Nope. HISTORY isn’t available on YouTube TV.
World War II with Tom Hanks Release Schedule:
Two new episodes drop Monday nights on HISTORY. As we mentioned above, World War II with Tom Hanks consists of 20 episodes.
- Episodes 4 and 5: Monday, June 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Episodes 6 and 7: Monday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Episodes 8 and 9: Monday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Episodes 10 and 11: Monday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Episodes 12 and 13: Monday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET
New episodes will continue airing in July on HISTORY.
The next two episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks air Monday, June 1 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on HISTORY.