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National Geographic Unveils Inaugural Creator Cohort Initiative, Cultivating a New Generation of Storytellers for the Creator Era

Visuals Available HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C. – FEB. 25, 2026) As one of the world’s most followed brands on social media, with more than 800 million followers, National Geographic today announced its inaugural Creator Cohort campaign, bringing together eight emerging digital-first nonfiction storytellers whose highly engaged, multimillion strong communities span Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Together, Nat Geo and these creators will engage a new generation of audiences across platforms, igniting their curiosity and strengthening their connections to the natural world. From wildlife conservationists and photographers to scientists and historians, the inaugural Creator Cohort campaign spotlights a dynamic group of eight exceptional digital natives whose storytelling aligns with National Geographic’s longstanding commitment to science and global understanding, as well as the exploration and protection of our natural world. Representing voices from across North America with global reach and

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND ABRAMORAMA UNVEIL TRAILER, COAST-TO-COAST THEATRICAL SIMULCAST, AND DISNEY+ AND HULU STREAMING DATE FOR WERNER HERZOG’S GHOST ELEPHANTS

WATCH OR EMBED TRAILER DOWNLOAD KEY ART DOWNLOAD STILLS (WASHINGTON, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK – Feb. 10, 2026) Today, National Geographic Documentary Films and Abramorama debuted the trailer for the feature-length documentary GHOST ELEPHANTS, directed, written and narrated by Werner Herzog (“Grizzly Man”) and produced by Ariel León Isacovitch and Herzog. Airing on National Geographic on Saturday, March 7, at 9/8c and streaming the next day, March 8, on Disney+ and Hulu, the film follows National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes on an epic journey as he sets out with some of the last remaining master trackers in the world in pursuit of an animal long believed to be a myth. On Thursday, Feb. 26, Abramorama will host a one-night-only GHOST ELEPHANTS nationwide theatrical simulcast screening event followed by a live Q&A panel with Herzog and Boyes. Executive producer Brian Nugent will introduce the 7 p.m. public screening at the AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan and join the panel discussion th

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NAMES TOP WELLNESS EXPERIENCES FOR 2026

**Spokespeople and Visuals Available** (WASHINGTON – Jan. 28, 2026) Looking for a wellness reset this year? Today, National Geographic unveiled its BEST OF THE WORLD 2026: WELLNESS EXPERIENCES list, spotlighting transformative travel destinations designed to boost well-being and renewal, and featuring a special pick from Emmy® Winner Antoni Porowski of Nat Geo’s upcoming BEST OF THE WORLD series.  The new wellness-focused list expands upon National Geographic’s BEST OF THE WORLD 2026, the brand’s annual selection of the most awe-inspiring and immersive travel experiences. Thoughtfully curated by Nat Geo’s editors, travel contributors and international partners, each selection represents a unique wellness experience that has the power to boost, or even revive, travelers through a unique combination of natural elements, immune-boosting efforts, or ancient practices like yoga or pilgrimages. The list also features special selections from Emmy®-winner and New York Times bestselling author

JOURNEY THROUGH THE PLANET’S MOST EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S NEW SERIES POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – DEC. 11, 2025) This January, Will Smith takes audiences on the ultimate journey of discovery in the new National Geographic original series POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH. The seven-part docuseries premieres Jan. 13 on National Geographic worldwide and streams next day on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the U.S. Five years in the making, the series follows Will across all seven continents, taking him from the icefields of Antarctica to the jungles of the Amazon, the mountains of the Himalayas, the deserts of Africa, the islands of the Pacific and the icebergs of the Arctic. Inspired by his late mentor to explore life’s big questions, Will throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole. He will venture from pole to pole in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts. Told with a cinematic scale, access, and

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TURNS ITS BESTSELLING BOOK AND INFLUENTIAL ANNUAL BEST OF THE WORLD LIST INTO TRAVEL TV AND STREAMING SERIES, EXPLORING THE WORLD’S GREATEST CITIES IN BEST OF THE WORLD WITH ANTONI POROWSKI

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dec. 10, 2025) – National Geographic announced today the greenlight of BEST OF THE WORLD WITH ANTONI POROWSKI, a vibrant new travel docuseries set to premiere in 2026 on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu. Inspired by National Geographic’s annual BEST OF THE WORLD list of travel recommendations and bestselling book, the four-part series follows Emmy®-winner and New York Times bestselling author Antoni Porowski on a deeply personal journey through Paris, Mexico City, London and New York City. Bringing his signature curiosity, humor and refined taste, Porowski takes the BEST OF THE WORLD list one step further to explore food, places to stay, wellness and hidden corners of each city. He plunges into unforgettable moments: learning the delicate precision of Paris’ most hyper-local and inventive Michelin-starred restaurant, paddling through centuries-old canals in Mexico City, and connecting with locals whose stories define what makes each city truly shine. Using Nat

GROUNDBREAKING NEW RESEARCH LINKS SOCIAL FRAILTY TO DEMENTIA AND EXAMINES THE INNOVATIVE AI TOOL THAT COULD HELP ADDRESS IT — REVEALED EXCLUSIVELY ON NATGEO.COM

WHAT: NatGeo.com has published a powerful new article that uncovers a potentially groundbreaking link between shrinking social networks and heightened dementia risk, and the emerging AI technology being tested to help counter those effects. The story spotlights new research from Dr. Suraj Samtani, clinical psychologist and postdoctoral research fellow at UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, whose expertise on the science of social connection is also featured prominently in National Geographic’s upcoming documentary CHRIS HEMSWORTH: A ROAD TRIP TO REMEMBER. His latest findings reveal that older adults experiencing social frailty — the weakening of social ties and support systems — face a 50% higher risk of developing dementia. Yet despite its significance, social frailty is still rarely identified or screened for in clinical settings, leaving many older adults vulnerable and unsupported. The new study shows that screening for that social frailty might help doctors predict who will g

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC REVEALS PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2025: 25 UNFORGETTABLE IMAGES THAT CAPTURE A PLANET IN FLUX — FROM WILDLIFE AND WONDER TO HUMAN DISCOVERY

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 18, 2025) – Today, National Geographic unveiled PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2025, highlighting the images that most inspired and defined the past year through the eyes of its photographers and editors. This year’s collection showcases 25 extraordinary images that span the breadth of National Geographic’s storytelling, from intimate wildlife portraits and sweeping composites of changing landscapes to groundbreaking scientific discoveries and compelling human narratives. The photographs capture nature’s most remarkable moments, cutting-edge exploration, and the diverse experiences of people around the world. The standout images include the first underwater photograph of a great white shark in Maine, the largest religious gathering in the world, the last Indigenous people of Europe; the planet’s largest land migration documented by drone, a female polar bear feasting atop a sperm whale in Svalbard, the new benchmark record set for a nuclear tokamak reactor, and the prec

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS UNVEILS TRAILER AND THEATRICAL RELEASE DATES FOR AWARD-WINNING THE TALE OF SILYAN

WATCH OR EMBED TRAILER DOWNLOAD KEY ART DOWNLOAD STILLS (WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 30, 2025) Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the award-winning documentary THE TALE OF SILYAN will make its theatrical debut this fall, opening in select U.S. theaters on Nov. 28 and in U.K. cinemas on Dec. 12. Distributed by Picturehouse in North America and Dogwoof internationally, the official trailer launched today, offering a first look at this poignant and visually arresting story about a wounded white stork and a down-on-his luck farmer who form an unlikely bond. The film, which hails from Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Tamara Kotevska (“Honeyland”) and executive produced by Davis Guggenheim, Concordia Studio, The Corner Shop and Ciconia Film, premiered at the Venice Film Festival to universal critical acclaim. Just this month, THE TALE OF SILYAN was named to DOC NYC’s 2025 shortlist, which showcases 15 of the year’s best documentaries. It was also one of only 10 films selected for

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT CHRIS HEMSWORTH: A ROAD TRIP TO REMEMBER — A POWERFUL AND HEARTFELT SPECIAL FEATURING THE GLOBAL MOVIE STAR ON HIS MOST PERSONAL JOURNEY YET

TRAILER HERE KEY ART HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 16, 2025) Today, more than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease the most common cause. And every year, there are a staggering 10 million new cases of dementia worldwide, which begs the question: What can we do to help those affected by it? This question is what motivated Chris Hemsworth to return with his most personal mission yet: CHRIS HEMSWORTH: A ROAD TRIP TO REMEMBER. Moving beyond his own health as featured in the LIMITLESS series, in this deeply emotional special, Chris embarks on an intimate motorcycle journey across Australia with his father, Craig, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, to rekindle memories and strengthen their bond, exploring the effective science of connection, community and nostalgia — crucial but often overlooked tools in protecting brain health. The one-hour documentary, from Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa, Jane Root’s Nutop

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANNOUNCES BEST OF THE WORLD: WHERE TO GO IN 2026, REVEALS 25 MUST-VISIT DESTINATIONS FOR YEAR AHEAD

(WASHINGTON – Oct. 21, 2025) Searching for your next great escape or inspiration for an upcoming adventure? National Geographic today revealed its top picks for BEST OF THE WORLD, the brand’s annual list of the most awe-inspiring, meaningful and immersive travel experiences for the upcoming year. Drawing on the expertise of its editors, travel contributors and international partners, National Geographic’s BEST OF THE WORLD 2026 is the definitive guide to the top destinations to visit in 2026. From Rwandan safaris to Pittsburgh museums, this year’s edition encourages readers to rethink how they travel, embracing deeper connections with nature, culture and communities. The selections span the globe — from the Philippines to Finland — and include four U.S. locations. Designed as a curated selection of options to inspire travelers, BEST OF THE WORLD 2026 includes something for everyone: families, foodies, animal lovers, adventurers and more. This year’s list stands apart by featuring dest