Silverback Films

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The Dinosaurs

Our four-part Netflix documentary series, narrated by Morgan Freeman, charts the story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs – where they came from, why they mattered, how they evolved, and how they met their ultimate fate. Watch The Dinosaurs: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81612719 We reunited with executive producer Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment, and Industrial Light ... Read more
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Secrets of the Bees

In a brand new two-part series from Silverback Films and executive producer James Cameron, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees – among the planet’s most important animals. Secrets of the Bees premieres March 31 at 8/7c on National Geographic, and streams April 1 on Hulu and Disney+. Over three years, ... Read more
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Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles

Our new 4-part series for BBC One and iPlayer follows wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin as he reveals hidden wildlife gems from across the four countries of the British Isles. Watch the ‘Spring’ episode premiere on BBC One on Sunday 12th October 6.15pm.   The natural world is for all of us – if you know ... Read more
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Parenthood

Parenthood in the animal kingdom is a high-stakes game. In a world full of danger, some animal parents go to extreme lengths to ensure the survival of their offspring. Our five-part natural history series narrated by Sir David Attenborough explores the extraordinary strategies and ingenious tricks that animals parents employ to give their young a ... Read more
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Ocean with David Attenborough

David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in our spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough. The powerful documentary film from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios was released as a global cinema event from May 8 (2025), coinciding with David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. The film is available globally on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu from ... Read more
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Sea Lions of the Galapagos

Sea Lions of the Galapagos – streaming on Disney+ April 22. Our brand new feature for Disneynature, narrated by Brendan Fraser, dives underwater with Leo, a handsome sea lion pup whose lifelong quest to find his place in the world is fraught with challenges and filled with new encounters with an array of creatures, from ... Read more
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The Dinosaurs

Our four-part Netflix documentary series, narrated by Morgan Freeman, charts the story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs – where they came from, why they mattered, how they evolved, and how they met their ultimate fate. Watch The Dinosaurs: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81612719 We reunited with executive producer Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment, and Industrial Light … Read more

Secrets of the Bees

In a brand new two-part series from Silverback Films and executive producer James Cameron, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees – among the planet’s most important animals. Secrets of the Bees premieres March 31 at 8/7c on National Geographic, and streams April 1 on Hulu and Disney+. Over three years, … Read more

Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles

Our new 4-part series for BBC One and iPlayer follows wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin as he reveals hidden wildlife gems from across the four countries of the British Isles. Watch the ‘Spring’ episode premiere on BBC One on Sunday 12th October 6.15pm.   The natural world is for all of us – if you know … Read more

Parenthood

Parenthood in the animal kingdom is a high-stakes game. In a world full of danger, some animal parents go to extreme lengths to ensure the survival of their offspring. Our five-part natural history series narrated by Sir David Attenborough explores the extraordinary strategies and ingenious tricks that animals parents employ to give their young a … Read more

Ocean with David Attenborough

David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in our spectacular new film, Ocean with David Attenborough. The powerful documentary film from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios was released as a global cinema event from May 8 (2025), coinciding with David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. The film is available globally on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu from … Read more

Sea Lions of the Galapagos

Sea Lions of the Galapagos – streaming on Disney+ April 22. Our brand new feature for Disneynature, narrated by Brendan Fraser, dives underwater with Leo, a handsome sea lion pup whose lifelong quest to find his place in the world is fraught with challenges and filled with new encounters with an array of creatures, from … Read more

Latest News

Celebrating the Women Behind Silverback Films this International Women’s Day

8th March 2026

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, we asked four of the women at Silverback Films a simple question: which women have inspired you in your career? From mothers to mentors, their answers highlight the many ways inspiration is shared and passed on. The film offers a small snapshot of the women behind our productions and the people who have helped shape their journeys. At Silverback Films, our teams include filmmakers, scientists, researchers, production managers, production … Read more

The Dinosaurs Now Streaming on Netflix

7th March 2026

We’re excited to share that The Dinosaurs, our new four-part series is now streaming on Netflix. From Silverback Films, in association with Amblin Entertainment and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the series takes viewers on an epic journey through more than 150 million years of life on Earth, bringing the age of dinosaurs to life through the latest scientific discoveries and groundbreaking visual effects. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the series explores the lives of these extraordinary … Read more

Official Trailer for Secrets of the Bees

3rd March 2026

Announcing the official trailer for our new two-part series, Secrets of the Bees hosted and narrated by National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory. The series explores the extraordinary lives of bees across the globe, uncovering astonishing intelligence, intricate architecture and complex social behaviours rarely seen before on screen. Over three years, our filmmaking team used specialist camera systems and innovative techniques to capture unprecedented access to their hidden world – bringing audiences closer than ever to … Read more

Morgan Freeman Talks About Our New Netflix Series The Dinosaurs on The Tonight Show

26th February 2026

Our new four-part Netflix documentary series The Dinosaurs took centre stage on The Tonight Show last night, as narrator Morgan Freeman joined host Jimmy Fallon to discuss the highly anticipated series – and unveil an exclusive first look. Fallon described the project as “phenomenal,” praising what he called “The most realistic animation graphics I’ve ever seen. That is gonna blow your mind when you see it.” During the segment, Fallon introduced an exclusive clip featuring Ankylosaurus … Read more