Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg Reunite for World War II Series "Masters of the Air" on Apple TV+ Premiering January 2024

"Masters of the Air," based on Donald L. Miller's book, follows the harrowing experiences of the “Bloody Hundredth” Bomb Group during WWII, starring Austin Butler, Callum Turner, and Barry Keoghan, and backed by the successful Spielberg-Hanks team with a lineup of notable directors.

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks have teamed up for a new World War II series, 'Masters of the Air,' which will premiere on Apple TV+ on January 26, 2024. The show is based on Donald L. Miller's book and presents the harrowing experiences of the 'Bloody Hundredth' Bomb Group.
The series, executive produced by Spielberg, Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner, and Barry Keoghan. It will consist of nine episodes, with the first two premiering on January 26, 2024, and new episodes releasing every Friday thereafter.
The plot follows the 'Bloody Hundredth' as they conduct dangerous bombing raids over Nazi Germany during World War II. The series aims to portray the psychological and emotional price the young men paid, showcasing both their brotherhood and the toll that war took on them.
The new series follows previous successful Basel collaborations between Spielberg and Hanks, including 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'The Pacific,' and 'Band of Brothers.' Hanks's previous works, 'Greyhound' and 'Finch,' performed well for Apple, suggesting that 'Masters of the Air' could also be a hit.
'Masters of the Air' represents Apple's ongoing effort to bolster its content on Apple TV+. Other recent acquisitions include rights to sports like Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball. The new series could contribute to Apple's past success and incentivize more people to subscribe to the platform.