When Taika Waititi stepped back from the Marvel machine after Thor: Ragnarok, he didn't just make a small indie—he played Adolf Hitler. The result was Jojo Rabbit, a darkly comedic, deeply divisive WWII satire that won an Oscar and cemented Waititi as Hollywood's most unpredictable talent. Now, the film is set to leave Peacock on June 1, 2026, giving subscribers a limited window to revisit—or discover—this polarizing masterpiece.
Set in Nazi Germany, Jojo Rabbit follows a young boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis), a fervent member of the Hitler Youth whose worldview is upended when he discovers his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. To cope, Jojo confides in his imaginary friend—a bumbling, absurd version of Hitler played by Waititi himself. The film also features standout performances from Sam Rockwell, Stephen Merchant, Rebel Wilson, and Alfie Allen.
Upon release, Jojo Rabbit sparked fierce debate. Critics were split: some hailed it as a daring anti-hate satire, while others called it a tone-deaf misfire. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an 81% critics' score and a 94% audience rating, with the consensus noting that its "blend of irreverent humor and serious ideas definitely won't be to everyone's taste." Yet the film won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and Waititi was praised for his audacity.
For many, Jojo Rabbit represents a high point in Waititi's career—a time when he was the industry's golden boy. Since then, his reputation has cooled. His follow-up, Thor: Love and Thunder, divided fans, and the long-delayed Next Goal Wins underwhelmed at the box office. Still, Waititi remains a force to be reckoned with. He's currently working on Klara and the Sun, a sci-fi film starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, set for an October release.
If you haven't seen Jojo Rabbit—or want to decide for yourself whether it's a satirical triumph or a misstep—now's the time. The film leaves Peacock on June 1, 2026. After that, you'll have to find it elsewhere. For more on the films that define cinema, check out our list of 80 Years of Cinema: The Masterpieces That Defined Movie History.
Whether you love it or hate it, Jojo Rabbit is a conversation starter—a film that dares to laugh at the darkest chapter of the 20th century. And with its Peacock departure looming, there's no better time to stream it and form your own opinion.
