History of The Six Triple Eight in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 21, 2024

The Six Triple Eight is a 2024 American war drama film directed by Tyler Perry, chronicling the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-black, all-female battalion during World War II. Facing discrimination and daunting challenges, these women were tasked with sorting and delivering a massive backlog of mail for American troops stationed in Europe. The film features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Susan Sarandon, among others. It highlights the battalion's vital but often overlooked contribution to the war effort and their resilience in the face of adversity.

2010: Release of For Colored Girls

Tyler Perry's ensemble melodrama For Colored Girls was released in 2010.

February 2019: Source material publication

"Fighting a Two-Front War" by Kevin M. Hymel, the article that inspired The Six Triple Eight, was published in WWII History magazine in February 2019.

2019: "Fighting a Two-Front War" article publication

Kevin M. Hymel published the article "Fighting a Two-Front War" in WWII History magazine in 2019, detailing the contributions of the all-Black, all-female 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

December 2022: The Six Triple Eight film announced

Tyler Perry was announced as writer and director of Six Triple Eight, a film for Netflix inspired by Kevin M. Hymel's article, in December 2022.

January 2023: Casting Announcement for The Six Triple Eight

The cast of Six Triple Eight was revealed in January 2023, featuring notable actors such as Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Sam Waterston, and Susan Sarandon. Washington also took on the role of executive producer.

January 17, 2023: Filming begins for The Six Triple Eight

Filming for The Six Triple Eight commenced in Atlanta on January 17, 2023.

March 28, 2023: Filming continues in Cedartown

On March 28, 2023, filming for The Six Triple Eight took place in Cedartown, Georgia.

February 2024: Six Triple Eight on Netflix's 2024 release calendar

Six Triple Eight is slated to release as part of the Netflix 2024 film lineup as of February 2024.

August 2024: The Six Triple Eight theatrical and streaming release dates announced

In August 2024, The Six Triple Eight was given a limited theatrical release date of December 6, 2024, with streaming to follow on Netflix on December 20.

December 6, 2024: The Six Triple Eight limited theatrical release

The Six Triple Eight had its limited release in theaters on December 6, 2024.

December 20, 2024: The Six Triple Eight Netflix release

The Six Triple Eight began streaming on Netflix on December 20, 2024.

2024: The Six Triple Eight film

The Six Triple Eight, a war drama film directed by Tyler Perry about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II, was released in 2024.