Imagine storming the beaches of Normandy, only to discover the Nazis have been cooking up something far more terrifying than V-2 rockets. That's the premise of Overlord, a 2018 horror-action hybrid that's been quietly building a cult following. And now, in June 2026, you can stream it for free on Tubi—no subscription required.
Directed by Julius Avery, Overlord follows a squad of American paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines on the eve of D-Day. Their mission goes sideways when they stumble upon a medieval castle housing a secret Nazi lab. Inside, scientists are experimenting with a serum that reanimates the dead, turning fallen soldiers into superhuman zombies. It's Saving Private Ryan meets Dawn of the Dead, and it's every bit as bonkers as it sounds.
The film nearly became part of the Cloverfield franchise, but producers wisely let it stand alone. That decision paid off: Overlord holds an 82% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its blend of revisionist war drama and gory B-movie thrills. The consensus reads: "Part revisionist war drama, part zombie thriller, and part all-out genre gorefest, Overlord offers A-level fun for B-movie fans of multiple persuasions."
Despite strong reviews, Overlord barely broke even at the box office, grossing $41 million worldwide against a $38 million budget. But like many forgotten action gems, it found a second life on streaming. Its arrival on Tubi gives a new generation the chance to discover this underrated thrill ride.
The film's practical effects and relentless tension have drawn comparisons to classic war horrors like The Thin Red Line and zombie staples like 28 Days Later. Avery, who previously directed the underrated Son of a Gun, brings a visceral energy to every firefight and zombie encounter. The result is a movie that feels both grounded and gloriously over-the-top.
For fans of Wolfenstein video games, Overlord is the closest we've gotten to a live-action adaptation. The Nazi experiments, the occult undertones, the desperate soldiers—it all feels ripped from the game's alternate history. And if you're looking for a double feature, pair it with the recent D-Day thriller Pressure for a night of wartime chaos.
With J.J. Abrams producing (via his Bad Robot banner), Overlord also marks a high point in his pre-Star Wars era. Abrams hasn't directed a film since The Rise of Skywalker, but his producing credits include this and the upcoming The End of Oak Street and The Great Beyond. For now, though, Overlord is the perfect reminder of why his "mystery box" approach worked so well.
Don't sleep on this one. Overlord is streaming free on Tubi throughout June 2026. Grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and prepare for a WWII horror ride that'll leave you checking under your bed.
