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World War II with Tom Hanks

8.020261 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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.

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Beginning
May 25, 2026 8.5
E2
Blitz
May 25, 2026 8.5
E3
Barbarossa
May 25, 2026 7.5
E4
Pearl Harbor
Jun 1, 2026 8.2
E5
The War at Sea
Jun 1, 2026 8.0
E6
Guadalcanal
Jun 8, 2026 8.4
E7
Darkness Falls
Jun 8, 2026 8.2
E8
Operation Torch
Jun 15, 2026 8.1
E9
Secrets and Lies
Jun 15, 2026 7.3
E10
Stalingrad
Jun 22, 2026 7.7
E11
Italy
Jun 29, 2026 7.0
E12
Battle for the Skies
Jun 29, 2026 7.0
E13
Overlord
Jul 6, 2026 7.0
E14
Long Road to Tokyo
Jul 6, 2026 7.0
E15
Home Front
Jul 13, 2026 7.0
E16
Resistance
Jul 13, 2026 7.0
E17
No Surrender
Jul 20, 2026 7.0
E18
Last Days of the Reich
Jul 20, 2026 7.0
E19
Endgame
Jul 27, 2026 7.0
E20
Fallout
Jul 27, 2026 7.0

Cast

THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Self - Presenter

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World War II with Tom Hanks — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams World War II with Tom Hanks?

World War II with Tom Hanks is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is World War II with Tom Hanks on Netflix?

No, World War II with Tom Hanks is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is World War II with Tom Hanks on Amazon Prime Video?

World War II with Tom Hanks isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch World War II with Tom Hanks for free?

World War II with Tom Hanks is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

How many seasons are in World War II with Tom Hanks?

World War II with Tom Hanks has 1 season in total (20 episodes). The series concluded in 2026.

Are all episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks out yet?

Yes — all 20 episodes across 1 season of World War II with Tom Hanks are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of World War II with Tom Hanks?

No — World War II with Tom Hanks ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.