Tom Hanks is having a massive 2026. He's back as the voice of Woody in Toy Story 5, which has already grossed over $875 million at the box office and is on track to hit $1 billion globally. He's also narrating the History Channel docuseries World War II With Tom Hanks, diving deep into the conflict that has defined much of his career. But one of his most enduring projects from the past few years is quietly still crushing it on streaming: the WWII naval thriller Greyhound.
Released straight to Apple TV in 2020, Greyhound was a landmark moment for streaming, proving that a big-budget war film could find a massive audience without a theatrical release. More than five years later, the film remains a fixture in Apple TV's top 10, a testament to its gripping storytelling and Hanks' star power. Apple TV is already hard at work on a sequel, expected to arrive in 2027.
What Is 'Greyhound' About?
Set in the early days of World War II, Greyhound follows Commander Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks), a first-time Navy captain tasked with leading an Allied convoy of 37 ships across the treacherous North Atlantic. The waters are infested with German U-boats, and Krause must navigate his crew through the deadliest stretch of ocean known as 'the Black Pit,' where no air cover is available. The film also stars Stephen Graham, who joins Hanks in the upcoming sequel.
Hanks wrote the screenplay for the original and is penning the sequel as well. Elisabeth Shue and Jack Patten (recently seen as Robin Hood in MGM+'s historical series) are also set to star in Greyhound 2. The sequel promises to continue the tense, immersive naval warfare that made the first film a hit.
For fans of WWII thrillers, Greyhound is a must-watch, and its enduring popularity on Apple TV shows no signs of fading. If you're looking for more edge-of-your-seat action, check out Brendan Fraser's WWII Thriller 'Pressure' Dominates Prime Video as a Top VOD Hit in July 2026 for another gripping war story.
Hanks' connection to WWII storytelling runs deep, from his iconic role in Saving Private Ryan to his work on Band of Brothers. Greyhound stands as a modern classic in that tradition, and with a sequel on the horizon, the voyage is far from over.
