The skies over Britain once turned black with smoke, and the world witnessed cities struggling to stay alive. What was it like to live through the relentless chaos of one of the greatest battle crises? After the Emmy-winning success of World W-- II: From the Frontlines, Netflix is back with another riveting WWII documentary. With powerful series like WWII In Color and Churchill at W-- already under its belt, Netflix is bringing history to screens this 2025 in a way that is impossible to ignore.

With an engaging new take on the Blitz, this documentary will be sparking conversations and leave a lasting impression. The countdown to its release has already begun, stay tuned for the full reveal below.

Netflix officially confirmed that Britain and the Blitz is coming to screens worldwide on May 5, 2025, as per What's on Netflix. After over a year in the making with production reportedly starting in mid-2023, the WWII documentary is finally ready for its grand premiere.

May 5th is just around the corner! Prepare for a premiere full of real stories, intense moments, and a powerful history that will have viewers on the edge.

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History lovers, take note. Netflix’s Britain and The Blitz could be the next big hit among the WWII documentary lineup. This is not just another WWII documentary—it dives deep into the emotional core of a nation under fire. Ready for a journey through history’s darkest days? Here is a closer look at what this docufilm brings to the table.

From September 1940 to May 1941, Germany's bombing campaign turned the UK into a battleground, but the Blitz also revealed something remarkable—unity. As bombs rained down, Londoners and others took shelter in Tube stations, creating a collective strength that became legendary. The Blitz is not about destruction; it is about how people came together to survive.

In Britain and the Blitz, director Ella Wright unearths emotional, untold stories of survival. Produced by 72 Films and executive produced by David Glover and James Marsh, this 78-minute documentary brings the past to life, revealing how ordinary heroes coped with the darkest days of armed struggle, bloodshed and combat with unbreakable spirit.

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