"History’s Greatest Machines With Dolph Lundgren" (2026, TV)

[Jox]

I believe this has been in the works for a while:

Kevin Bacon, Ted Danson, Tom Selleck & Dolph Lundgren To Front History Channel Docuseries
https://deadline.com/2026/03/kevin-baco ... 236742907/

The History Channel is rolling out another slate of documentaries fronted by well-known faces.

Last year, it was Kevin Costner, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Michael Imperioli and Dan Aykroyd. This year, it’s Kevin Bacon, Ted Danson, Tom Selleck and Dolph Lundgren.

The cable network has unveiled five new series and documentaries as part of its annual Upfront: History’s Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon, Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson, Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck, History’s Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren and 102 Minutes Inside the Towers.

History’s Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren sees the Rocky IV star, who has a background in chemical engineering, look at the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

The eight-part series is produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG. It is exec produced by Lundgren, David Carr, who serves as showrunner, Johnny Gould, Ross Weintraub, Reinout Oerlemans, Mary E. Donohue and Michael Stiller.

Kevin Bacon, Ted Danson, Tom Selleck and Dolph Lundgren to Host History Channel Shows
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv ... 236521467/

[Jox]

Press release
THE HISTORY CHANNEL™ TAPS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ACTION ICON DOLPH LUNDGREN, WITH A BACKGROUND IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE AND HOST NEW SERIES “HISTORY’S GREATEST MACHINES WITH DOLPH LUNDGREN”
https://www.aegm.com/article/the-histor ... historys-g

High-res promo pics
https://aegm.box.com/s/yekcgkqmuja5rdwnln9rg51jkrmzvxo4

Site
https://www.history.com/shows/historys- ... h-lundgren

[Krom]

Looks great, great production values!

[bomaz]

In the UK, the programm should be broadcast by Sky History.

[Jox]

Trailer
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY7Wn5dCG0s/
https://www.instagram.com/superlunastud ... 5I5JMM-ct/
https://www.tiktok.com/@dolphlundgren/v ... 5312099615

[Jox]

Episode Guide:

Episode 1 — Aerial Attackers
Release Date: May 31, 2026
Guided by Dolph Lundgren, this episode explores the airborne innovations that gave armies dominance in the skies during major wars.

Episode 2 — Mission Critical
Release Date: June 7, 2026
The episode focuses on military technologies designed for dangerous operations and life-or-death missions.

Episode 3 — Monster Machines
Release Date: June 14, 2026
Viewers discover the giant war machines and engineering marvels that transformed combat history.

Episode 4 — Devices of Deception
Release Date: June 21, 2026
This episode explores hidden gadgets, deceptive inventions, and clever wartime strategies used to fool enemies.

Episode 5 — Breakthrough Boats
Release Date: June 28, 2026
The series examines the naval technologies and ship designs that reshaped warfare at sea.

Episode 6 — Rocket Science
Release Date: July 5, 2026
Rocket Science explores the development of rockets and the technological breakthroughs that changed warfare and space exploration.

Episode 7 — Printing Power
Release Date: July 12, 2026
This episode highlights the impact of the printing press and communication technologies on global history.

Episode 8 — Engineering Empires
Release Date: July 19, 2026
The season finale focuses on the inventions and engineering achievements that helped powerful empires rise and expand.

[Jox]

Clip

[Jox]

Commercial Dish Network / History's Greatest Machines
https://vimeo.com/1197887565
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2608906629563984
https://www.instagram.com/valiantpictur ... LBzodKyoA/

[Jox]

It's available on Prime, Apple, and Vudu
https://www.blu-ray.com/Historys-Greate ... /#Releases

[Jox]

Starts in the UK on Sky History August 4
https://www.history.co.uk/shows/history ... h-lundgren

[Jox]

More press photos
https://www.presseportal.de/pm/55632/6314174

[dude hallenbeck]

Any idea when and where this will broadcast in Australia. Google doesn't tell me much. I saw clips of the Breakthrough Boats episode and it looks like a lot of fun and the subject matter is genuinely interesting.

[Jox]

Not sure but it seems several local stations will have it from September...

[Jox]

9 min clips

[Jox]

Now available in the UK on Sky History