Warhammer 40k movies and shows are a small but growing corner of the hobby, mostly living on Games Workshop’s own Warhammer+ streaming service, with a bigger Amazon-backed series still on the way. If you’re here for grimdark animation or live-action, this is where to start.
Where to actually watch them
Almost everything official sits on Warhammer+, Games Workshop’s subscription service. It bundles original animations, lore shows, painting tutorials, battle reports and a digital archive called the Warhammer Vault.
A few older or standalone projects have shown up elsewhere over the years, so it’s worth checking before you assume something’s Warhammer+ only.
- Warhammer+ is the main home for official 40k animation and TV.
- The service advertises over 75 animated episodes across 15 series, plus 600+ episodes of wider Warhammer TV content.
- Subscribers also get miniatures, app access and store discounts.
The main 40k shows and films
The catalogue leans heavily on animation. Angels of Death follows a Blood Angels squad against a creeping, insidious threat, and it got a prequel called Angels of Death: Origins.
Anthologies do a lot of the heavy lifting. Hammer and Bolter jumps between factions and characters, while The Tithes uses three self-contained stories to explore the Imperial Tithe from different angles.
On the film side, the best-known older release is Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie from 2010. It’s rough around the edges by modern standards, but it’s the one a lot of fans saw first.
| Title | Type | Hook |
|---|---|---|
| Angels of Death | Animated series | Blood Angels vs a hidden foe |
| Hammer and Bolter | Anthology | Different factions each episode |
| The Tithes | Anthology | Three stories about the Imperial Tithe |
| Pariah Nexus | Animated series | Necrons overrun a shrine world |
| Interrogator | Animated series | Grim hive city thriller |
| Ultramarines | Film (2010) | The classic 40k movie |
Fan films and the Astartes effect
Some of the most respected 40k animation didn’t start official. Astartes, made by a solo creator, set a new bar for fan animation and was later brought into the official fold.
That’s a pattern worth knowing: fan work has genuinely shaped what official 40k animation looks like now, and a few creators have crossed over.
The Amazon series and what’s next
The big one is a Games Workshop and Amazon coproduction, often talked about as a live-action 40k film and TV project. It’s the most mainstream push the setting has had.
Details have stayed thin, and timelines have shifted, so treat anything specific as unconfirmed until GW says otherwise. Henry Cavill’s involvement is the part most fans latched onto.
Beyond that, expect more Warhammer+ animation. That’s where the steady output lives.
Key facts
- Most official 40k movies and shows live on Warhammer+.
- Warhammer+ advertises over 75 animated episodes across 15 series.
- Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie (2010) was the first big 40k film.
- Astartes began as fan animation before becoming official.
- A Games Workshop and Amazon live-action series is in development.
FAQ
Is there a live-action Warhammer 40k movie?
Not yet. A live-action film and TV project is in the works as a Games Workshop and Amazon coproduction, but nothing has been released.
Where can I watch Warhammer 40k shows?
Most official animation and TV is on Warhammer+, Games Workshop’s subscription service. A handful of older titles have appeared elsewhere.
What’s the best 40k animation to start with?
Angels of Death is a solid entry point for Space Marines, and Hammer and Bolter works well if you want a taste of different factions.