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History Channel Launches Tom Hanks WWII Series May 25

5/14/2026

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The History Channel will premiere “World War II With Tom Hanks” on May 25, 2026.
The 20-hour series starts with three episodes and then airs on Mondays at 8 PM ET/PT.
Tom Hanks narrates every episode and serves as executive producer.
Mary Donahue directs production for Playtone.
The series will be released in 200 territories, translated into 40 languages, and covers war from the 1939 Polish invasion to the atomic age, featuring Churchill and Roosevelt.

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The History Channel will premiere “World War II With Tom Hanks” on May 25, 2026.
The 20-hour series starts with three episodes and then airs on Mondays at 8 PM ET/PT.
Tom Hanks narrates every episode and serves as executive producer.
Mary Donahue directs production for Playtone.
The series will be released in 200 territories, translated into 40 languages, and covers war from the 1939 Polish invasion to the atomic age, featuring Churchill and Roosevelt.