WWII

Real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning will portray fictional French sisters in the upcoming screen adaptation of Kristin Hannah's bestseller The Nightingale. The film, set during World War II, is scheduled to hit theaters in February 2027. It follows the sisters as they reunite amid the war and discover their inner bravery to resist the conflict.

January 15, 2026 Reported by AI

CNN Films has acquired the documentary 'Why We Dream,' which chronicles World War II veterans returning to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Directed by Meredith Danluck, the film will air on CNN this spring. It highlights the fading memories of the Greatest Generation and their lasting impact on American culture.