David Attenborough, Nat Geo join forces for the first time on natural history film

Disney-owned factual cablenet National Geographic has commissioned a feature-length documentary special with the working title David Attenborough: Ocean.

Sir David Attenborough

Detailing how humankind can restore the glory of Earth’s vast interconnected waters, the film is the first collaboration between Nat Geo and famed naturalist Attenborough.

It’s produced by All3Media-owned Silverback Films, with the backing of All3Media International, Ocean Ten Media, Minderoo Productions, National Geographic Society and Pristine Seas, Don Quixote ASBL and The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

David Attenborough: Ocean will debut in theatres in 2025 before making its global TV premiere on National Geographic and streaming on Disney+.

Tom McDonald, exec VP of global factual and unscripted content at Nat Geo, said: “There is no one better to deliver this landmark film than Sir David. I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with him many times over the past decade, and so I am, of course, personally and professionally thrilled that he has agreed to work with National Geographic for the very first time on a subject that is timely and close to his heart.”