Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg Attend 80th D-Day Anniversary in France

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg paid their respects on D-Day’s 80th anniversary — the Allied invasion of Normandy … looking on with many prominent world leaders in France.

The actor-director duo appeared in Normandy Thursday … standing stoically in dark suits alongside numerous onlookers. They understand the gravity of the invasion as well as any — remember, they’ve worked on multiple war projects together, including “Saving Private Ryan,” which depicted D-Day.

They also created the show “Band of Brothers” — released back in 2001 — following an Army unit during WWII. Their work together on this front is clearly why they were there.

BTW … everyone wanted a pic with Tom and Steven — including Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who thanked them for telling the stories of America’s “Greatest Generation.”

Ted’s one of many politicians who showed up in Normandy … others included U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron — who kinda took centerstage during the event complete with flags and flyovers.

King Charles and Prince William also attended the ceremony … with the King of England dressed in full military regalia — complete with what appears to be a scepter of some kind. A different look for the king, indeed … who shared a convo with President Macron.

The Allied Invasion of Normandy turned the tide of World War II … nearly 40 Allied divisions stormed the French beach, opening up a Western Front against Nazi Germany. Within a year of D-Day, the Nazis surrendered.