9 Best War Movies on Peacock 2026
Explore Peacock’s top war films now, from Pressure and The Ambush to K-19 and Oppenheimer, with drama, action, and history.
If you’re looking for war films that mix grit, suspense, and real emotional weight, this Peacock lineup has plenty to offer. The current selection spans drama, history, thriller, war, and action, with standouts like Pressure (2026), The Ambush (2021), and To End All Wars (2001) bringing very different takes on conflict. You’ll also find the tense cyber-war edge of Zeros and Ones (2021), the martial arts intensity of Ip Man (2008), and the survival stakes of Warhorse One (2023). For viewers drawn to nuclear-era tension or historical reflection, K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) and To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb (2023) add even more depth to the list.
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Pressure
drama · history · thriller · war
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.
Directed by Anthony MarasCast Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, Damian LewisPeacock Premium -
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The Ambush
action · drama · war
It is the winter of 2018, the men and women of the UAE military are deployed to provide aid. At the Mocha Base, spirits are high as three Emirati soldiers anticipate an imminent return home. While on their final routine patrol, the three soldiers, Ali, Bilal and Hindasi are ambushed by heavily armed militants on their route, through a narrow canyon. Trapped, wounded, and out of communication range, the three soldiers realize the gravity of their situation. They are running out of options, munitions - and time. Back at the base, their commander receives word and realizes that the assault on the UAE army patrol was premeditated. A rescue mission is quickly put into action, but will air and land support reach the men in time, and will they survive?
Directed by Pierre MorelCast Omar Bin Haider, Marwan Abdullah, Mohammed Ahmed, Mansoor Al-Fili, Mariam AlasmaniPeacock Premium -
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Zeros and Ones
action & adventure · mystery & thriller · war & military
Called to Rome to stop an imminent terrorist bombing, a soldier desperately seeks news of his imprisoned brother — a rebel with knowledge that could thwart the attack. Navigating the capital's darkened streets, he races to a series of ominous encounters to keep the Vatican from being blown to bits.
Directed by Abel FerraraCast Ethan Hawke, Cristina Chiriac, Phil Neilson, Valerio Mastandrea, Valeria CorrealePeacock Premium -
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To End All Wars
action · drama · war
Based on a real-life story, this drama focuses on a small group of Allied soldiers in Burma who are held captive by the Japanese. Capt. Ernest Gordon, Lt. Jim Reardon and Maj. Ian Campbell are among the military officers kept imprisoned and routinely beaten and deprived of food. While Campbell wants to rebel and attempt an escape, Gordon tries to take a more stoic approach, an attitude that proves to be surprisingly resonant.
Directed by David L. CunninghamCast Ciarán McMenamin, Robert Carlyle, Kiefer Sutherland, Mark Strong, Yûgo SasôPeacock Premium -
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Ip Man
action · biography · drama · war
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
Directed by Wilson YipCast Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Xiong, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Ka-Tung LamHuluPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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Warhorse One
action · drama · war
A gunned down Navy SEAL Master Chief must guide a child to safety through a gauntlet of hostile Taliban insurgents and survive the brutal Afghanistan wilderness.
Directed by William Kaufman, Johnny StrongCast Johnny Strong, Athena Durner, Raj Kala, James Sherrill, Siya RostamiPeacock Premium -
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K-19: The Widowmaker
drama · history · thriller · war
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
Directed by Kathryn BigelowCast Sam Spruell, Peter Stebbings, Christian Camargo, Roman Podhora, Sam RedfordAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
documentary · biography · history · war
Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria.
Directed by Christopher CasselCast J. Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, Jon Else, Kai Bird, Bill NyePeacock Premium -
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In Enemy Hands
action & adventure · documentary · drama · mystery & thriller · war & military
At the height of Hitler's infamous U-boat war, the crew of the U.S.S. Swordfish were heading home after months at sea. They never made it. Now prisoners of war aboard U-boat 429, a small group of American survivors will find their loyalties put to the ultimate test when they're forced to join their German captors to fight for their very lives.
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Wrapping Up
This collection gives you a strong mix of battlefield drama, historical storytelling, and high-stakes action, so there’s something here whether you want realism, tension, or a more thoughtful look at war. From submarine danger to modern combat and atomic history, these picks cover a wide range of styles without losing the intensity that makes the genre so compelling. Bookmark this page and check back often, since it’s updated regularly as the Peacock library changes. If you’re building a watchlist, this is a solid place to start and return to whenever you want a dependable movie night option.
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Last updated: September 14, 2026