‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ reexamines the gruesome war through a new lens
During the three-episode premiere event of "World War II with Tom Hanks" viewers tuning in will learn about the first major steps Germany forces took during WWII.
Liam Carter 
The landmark documentary event World War II with Tom Hanks makes its highly anticipated debut on the History Channel this Monday, May 25, at 8/7c. This sweeping project offers a fresh perspective on the most devastating conflict in human history, reexamining the war through the lens of a new century with narration by Tom Hanks.
What to Expect
The three-episode premiere event dives deep into the origins of the conflict, specifically detailing the first major aggressive steps taken by German forces. The series promises a never-before-seen look at these defining moments in global history.
How to Stream the Premiere
For cord cutters looking to catch the series, the premiere and subsequent weekly episodes are available through Philo, DIRECTV, and Sling.
Platform Breakdown
Philo: As one of the most budget-friendly alternatives to traditional cable, Philo offers its Essential plan for $25 a month. New users can take advantage of a week-long free trial before committing. Their Bundle+ plan is also available for $33/month, adding access to HBO Max, Discovery+, and AMC+.
DIRECTV: Providing over 90 live channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage, DIRECTV packages start at $89.99. However, new subscribers can currently claim a $40 discount on their first month, bringing the price down to $49. A 5-day free trial is also available.
Sling: Sling provides a flexible alternative to cable with plans starting at $45.99 after the first month. They have also introduced convenient day, week, and weekend passes starting at just $4.99.
