BBC Studios Natural History Unit Movie Trailers

Planet Earth: The Filmmaker's Story Trailer (2007)

29 April 2007

A behind the scenes look at the Planet Earth Series.

Endangered Trailer (2021)

22 April 2021

United by the planet's biggest conservation project -- The Red List -- conservation heroes around the world are risking everything to save giraffe, gorillas, big cats and other endangered wildlife.

Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they support.

Africa's Giant Killers Trailer (2014)

11 April 2014

Africa's largest herd of elephants and a fearless pride of young lions come face to face in an epic fight for survival.

The Meerkats Trailer (2008)

15 October 2008

A coming of age story following a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert; and an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all.

Earth Trailer (2007)

10 October 2007

An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in EARTH.

The Year Earth Changed Trailer (2021)

15 April 2021

Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive.

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth Trailer (2026)

08 May 2026

A 90-minute special, broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall, London, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's groundbreaking career on the day of his 100th birthday.

Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History Trailer (2022)

27 February 2022

Stephen Fry embarks on a journey to discover the stories behind some of the world's most fantastic beasts that have inspired myths and legends in history, story-telling and film.

Super Cute Animals Trailer (2015)

10 February 2015

Gordon Buchanan goes to meet the world's cutest animals to reveal their hidden biology, and find out why people have such a strong emotional response to them.

Animal Olympians Trailer (1980)

09 July 1980

Animal Olympians examines the extraordinary athletic prowess of the animal kingdom, comparing and contrasting the beauty, endurance and sheer power of a variety of creatures with that of human sportsmen.

Oceans: Our Blue Planet Trailer (2018)

22 June 2018

Embark on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go further into the unknown than we ever thought possible.

Gorillas Revisited with Sigourney Weaver Trailer (2006)

01 June 2006

More than twenty years after her murder, Sigourney Weaver recounts Dian Fossey's transformation from researcher to conservation activist.

Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster Trailer (2024)

01 January 2024

Sir David Attenborough investigates the discovery of a lifetime: the giant skull of a prehistoric sea monster, known as a pliosaur – the Tyrannosaurus rex of the seas!

Planet Earth: A Celebration Trailer (2020)

31 August 2020

David Attenborough, Hans Zimmer and Dave unite for a special Natural History event – Planet Earth: A Celebration.

Penguins: Meet the Family Trailer (2020)

29 December 2020

A unique celebration of one of Earth's most iconic birds, featuring all 18 species in footage from New Zealand, Cape Town, the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica.

Expedition Killer Whale Trailer (2024)

26 December 2024

In a remote corner of Antarctica, a group of killer whales capture their prey in the most extraordinary fashion.

Reindeer Family & Me Trailer (2017)

26 December 2017

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels to the frozen north, deep inside the Arctic Circle, to meet the ancient Sami people and the animals they hold so close - reindeer.

Snow Bears Trailer (2017)

26 December 2017

The enchanting true-to-life tale of polar bear cubs and their mother on a 400-mile journey from their birth den in Svalbard to the pack ice surrounding the North Pole.

Wild Asia: Life at Extremes Trailer (2026)

14 February 2026

Atop the world’s tallest peaks of the Himalayas, get an intimate look at elusive Snow Leopards and Tiger moms in Nepal raising their young.

The Trials of Life Trailer (1990)

03 October 1990

Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.