If you've been meaning to revisit Quentin Tarantino's audacious World War II revenge fantasy Inglourious Basterds, time is running out. The film, which the director himself has called his masterpiece, will be removed from Peacock on July 22, 2026. That gives you just a few weeks to stream the spaghetti Western-inspired epic before it vanishes from the platform.
Released in 2009, Inglourious Basterds stars Brad Pitt as Lieutenant Aldo Raine, the leader of a Jewish-American squad on a mission to scalp Nazis and bring the war to a bloody, cinematic close. The ensemble cast includes Christoph Waltz in his Oscar-winning breakout role as the charmingly sinister Colonel Hans Landa, alongside Melanie Laurent, Michael Fassbender, Diane Kruger, and Eli Roth. The film was a critical and commercial smash, grossing over $320 million worldwide against a $70 million budget and earning eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Tarantino has long maintained that he will retire after directing his 10th feature, determined to leave behind an impeccable legacy. His last film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, came out in 2019, and since then he's kept busy writing books, hosting podcasts, and penning a script for David Fincher's upcoming The Adventures of Cliff Booth. He's also working on a play set to premiere in London. But fans are still waiting for that final movie. His longtime cinematographer, Robert Richardson, recently confirmed that Tarantino is developing a new, "fresh" project—different from the abandoned The Movie Critic—and that an announcement could come next year.
While we wait, Inglourious Basterds remains a high-water mark in Tarantino's filmography. It holds a "Certified Fresh" 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critics' consensus calling it "a classic Tarantino genre-blending thrill ride" that is "violent, unrestrained, and thoroughly entertaining." The film's blend of tension, dark humor, and revisionist history has made it a favorite among cinephiles. For those who appreciate cinematic masterpieces where every frame is a work of art, this is one to catch before it leaves.
Tarantino's love for genre mashups is on full display here, mixing war drama with spaghetti Western tropes and even a touch of noir. The result is a film that feels both timeless and utterly unique. If you're in the mood for more genre-defying classics, check out how AMC's 'Dark Winds' became a modern Western noir classic—a series that shares Tarantino's knack for blending genres.
So mark your calendars. Inglourious Basterds leaves Peacock on July 22. Whether you're a first-time viewer or a longtime fan, this is your last chance to stream Tarantino's self-proclaimed masterpiece on the platform. After that, you'll have to hunt it down elsewhere—or wait for its next streaming home.
