September 15, 2026 TO FIND A PREDATOR, SHE BECOMES THE PREY: EMMY® AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST MARIANA VAN ZELLER GOES UNDERCOVER TO EXPOSE THE $1 BILLION ROMANCE SCAM INDUSTRY IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S SUPER SCAM ME Watch or Embed Trailer HERE Download Key Art HERE Download Photos HERE National Geographic unveiled the trailer and premiere date for SUPER SCAM ME, a new investigative documentary special featuring Emmy Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller. Produced by Muck Media and directed by Jeff Plunkett, the one-hour special airs Oct. 17 at 9:00 p.m. EDT on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ and Hulu. Romance scams are now one of the fastest-growing and most devastating forms of financial crime. The rise of generative AI, which is capable of convincingly imitating celebrities and public figures, is only making these scams more sophisticated and harder to spot. An estimated one in seven adults has lost money to this form of deception, and in 2025 alone, romance scammers stole more than $1 billion from American victims. After years of reporting on the scam industry, Mariana enters one of her most immersive investigations to date in SUPER SCAM ME. In a real-life social experiment, s Press Release
September 10, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNVEILS AFRICA EARTH'S WILD HOME, THE FIRST SEASON OF A NEW MULTIYEAR NATURAL HISTORY FRANCHISE AND ONE OF THE MOST AMBITIOUS SERIES ABOUT AFRICA EVER PRODUCED National Geographic has released the official trailer and premiere date for AFRICA EARTH’S WILD HOME, a seven-part event series that brings African wildlife and landscapes to the screen like never before, using the latest technology to tell the most extraordinary stories from the continent and cutting-edge CGI to unearth the deep history and forces that shaped Africa’s natural worlds. Presented by Rolex, the series premieres Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m. EDT on National Geographic and streams Oct. 3 on Disney+ and Hulu. AFRICA EARTH’S WILD HOME launches an ambitious multiyear franchise that will document our planet continent by continent at a moment when that planet is changing faster than ever. It is a singular creative partnership, uniting National Geographic’s world-class natural history storytelling, the National Geographic Society’s global community of Explorers and scientists and Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative in a commitment to the natural world — to capture Earth’s wild places and Press Release
September 9, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNVEILS TRAILER FOR CHILEAN MINE RESCUE: RACE AGAINST TIME, THE INSIDE STORY OF 33 MEN TRAPPED HALF A MILE UNDERGROUND FOR 69 DAYS Today, National Geographic released the official trailer for CHILEAN MINE RESCUE: RACE AGAINST TIME, a comprehensive account of the 2010 disaster that trapped 33 miners nearly half a mile beneath Chile’s Atacama Desert. With the world holding its breath, what followed was a Chilean-led rescue that drew expertise from around the world. More than one billion people watched the historic rescue unfold, underscoring the extraordinary global attention the miners’ ordeal commanded. The three-part series, from the Emmy Award-winning team at Blast Films, premieres Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. EDT on National Geographic, with all episodes streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. CHILEAN MINE RESCUE: RACE AGAINST TIME tells the story of endurance, ingenuity and improbable unity behind one of history’s most challenging rescues ever attempted. It features never-before-seen cell phone footage filmed in the mine and includes powerful interviews with survivors, families and rescuers — some speaking publicly out Press Release
August 10, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC COMMEMORATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 WITH THE LAUNCH OF A GROUNDBREAKING INTERACTIVE VIDEO ARCHIVE FEATURING NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FOOTAGE AND EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY (NEW YORK – Sept. 1, 2026) Today, National Geographic published a landmark, interactive video archive that allows audiences to explore never-before-seen footage and eyewitness testimony from the events of Sept. 11, 2001, drawn from its catalog of 9/11 documentaries. Available now at natgeo.com/911archive, the archive offers an immersive, multi-perspective exploration of September 11 and its aftermath, bringing together firsthand accounts from survivors, first responders and eyewitnesses. The comprehensive experience invites viewers to delve deeply into the events of that day through the voices and perspectives of those who lived through them, providing a definitive account of the day in a groundbreaking new format. The digital experience encompasses over 100 hours of video footage, including more than 20 hours of footage never before seen by the public, originally filmed for National Geographic’s acclaimed “9/11: One Day in America” and “9/11 Reunited” docuseries, produced by 72 Films Press Release
August 6, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC REVEALS TRAILER FOR LION — AN EPIC FOUR-PART EVENT SERIES THAT FOLLOWS A CUB'S EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY TO BECOME A KING National Geographic unveiled the official trailer for LION, an emotional, real-life drama that chronicles the remarkable four-year journey of a tiny lion cub named Kio as he becomes a king. LION is executive produced by Disney Legend and “The Lion King” live-action director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios Natural History Unit’s Creative director Mike Gunton (“Planet Earth II,” “Dynasties”), with the score by legendary Academy Award®-winning composer Hans Zimmer (“Dune” parts one and two, “Interstellar,” “The Dark Knight” trilogy, “Inception”), Niccolò Pacella and George Hutson Warren for Bleeding Fingers Music Group. The four-part event series debuts on National Geographic Aug. 19, beginning at 9/8c with all episodes streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. With narration by O.J. Lynch (Mufasa, “The Lion King” stage production), LION brings to life the extraordinary true story of the Maasai Mara’s lion kings, queens and a new hero named Kio. Blending Favreau’s distinctive storytelling Press Release
June 16, 2026 TOM HIDDLESTON PLAYS TIME DETECTIVE IN POMPEII: OUT OF TIME, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CITY’S FINAL HOURS Trailer HERE Key Art HERE National Geographic has unveiled the official trailer and premiere date for POMPEII: OUT OF TIME WITH TOM HIDDLESTON, a new three-part docudrama premiering July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu. Produced by Plimsoll Productions, the show will premiere on National Geographic on July 22 at 8/7c. Host and “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston and “Loki” executive producer Kevin R. Wright reunite for the series, a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary storytelling that transports audiences to ancient Rome in the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Guided by a team of archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts, he uncovers remarkable evidence — and the stories of real people that challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii and its final hours — not least revealing that many of those caught up in the disaster had the chance to surviv With a twist of his hand, Golden GlobeⓇ and Olivier-winning Hiddleston (“The Night Manag Press Release
June 8, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S FIN-FAVORITE SUMMER EVENT RETURNS WITH EVEN MORE SHARK-FILLED FUN, KICKING OFF WITH MARQUEE SPECIAL HAMMERHEAD SHARKS UP CLOSE WITH BERTIE GREGORY Watch Trailer HERE Download Key Art HERE National Geographic’s annual summer event SHARKFEST returns for its fin-credible 14th year, combining jaw-dropping encounters with groundbreaking science and expert-led storytelling that reveal new insights into the behavior, power and conservation of one of the ocean’s most fascinating predators. The shark-infested celebration kicks off July 5 with HAMMERHEAD SHARKS UP CLOSE WITH BERTIE GREGORY, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu and airing on National Geographic at 9/8c. The special follows Emmy®- and BAFTA-winning cinematographer and National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory (@BertieGregory) as he dives into Mexico’s Pacific waters to discover how protected seas can deliver a spectacle of one of the ocean’s most visually iconic sharks, the unmistakable hammerhead. Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Press Release
May 19, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BRINGS BEST OF THE WORLD FRANCHISE TO SCREENS WITH EMMY® WINNER ANTONI POROWSKI, UNVEILING TRAILER AND JUNE PREMIERE DATE Watch Trailer HERE Download Key Art HERE National Geographic has revealed the premiere date and official trailer for BEST OF THE WORLD WITH ANTONI POROWSKI, a new four-part travel docuseries premiering on National Geographic on June 7 at 9/8c with all episodes streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Inspired by National Geographic’s acclaimed “Best of the World” franchise, the series follows Emmy winner Antoni Porowski, known for his food and culture storytelling, as he sets out to uncover what truly makes a destination unforgettable. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, he explores Mexico City, Paris, London and his hometown of New York City, seeking out the people, flavors and experiences that extend beyond the guidebook. Whether he’s getting rare access inside Big Ben’s Great Clock, sampling the generations old art of cheese making at Quatrehomme Paris, drifting off in a surreal dreamscape at Queztacoatl’s Nest in Mexico City or handing out medals alongside world-class volunteers Press Release
May 4, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS DEBUTS TRAILER FOR SUNDANCE STANDOUT TIME AND WATER, FROM THE ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATED DIRECTOR OF FIRE OF LOVE, SARA DOSA WATCH TRAILER DOWNLOAD TRAILER DOWNLOAD KEY ART DOWNLOAD STILLS (WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 4, 2026) Today, National Geographic Documentary Films debuts the official trailer for the critically acclaimed film TIME AND WATER. The documentary, from Academy Award-nominated director Sara Dosa (“Fire of Love”), opens in theaters globally starting May 29 and later this year on National Geographic and Disney+. In TIME AND WATER, renowned Icelandic poet and author Andri Snær Magnason is chasing something elusive. As the glacial ice of his homeland melts, he constructs a time capsule to hold onto this moment and send it to the future, before everything he loves slips away. Using his own collected archives, his grandparents’ photographs and films, as well as traditional songs and folktales, Andri interlaces his family’s story with that of the land around him. The film is a universal reflection on the power of home and what it means to be alive amid profound epochal change. TIME AND WATER world premi Press Release
April 1, 2026 INSIDE ARTEMIS II: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND ABC NEWS DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE ACCESS TO HUMANITY’S NEXT GIANT LEAP (WASHINGTON – April 1, 2026) As the countdown to Artemis II continues, marking humanity’s return to lunar space for the first time in more than 50 years, National Geographic and ABC News are joining together as the definitive destination for comprehensive, immersive coverage of the historic mission. Through a collaboration with NASA under a nonreimbursable Space Act Agreement, National Geographic is equipping Artemis II astronauts with ultracompact, specially designed cameras and audio systems to document life aboard the Orion spacecraft. These tools will capture intimate, first-person perspectives that will live across @NatGeo’s social media platforms, in Nat Geo’s dedicated Artemis digital hub (natgeo.com/artemis), in coverage across the iconic magazine, and, later this year, in a documentary special to bring audiences closer to the experience of traveling beyond Earth’s orbit. Together, National Geographic and ABC News will deliver a comprehensive view of Artemis II, pairing Nation Press Release
