Silverback Films

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The Dinosaurs

Our new 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, only on Netflix. March 6. We’ve reunited with executive producer Steven Spielberg and ... 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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Secret Lives of Orangutans

Secret Lives of Orangutans is now streaming on Netflix (premiered 22 August 2024) From Silverback Films and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Secret Lives of Orangutans is the world’s first feature length film about wild orangutans, revealing an intimate and never-before-seen perspective of one of our closest relatives. Following the success of Our Planet, produced ... Read more
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The Dinosaurs

Our new 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, only on Netflix. March 6. We’ve reunited with executive producer Steven Spielberg and … 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

Secret Lives of Orangutans

Secret Lives of Orangutans is now streaming on Netflix (premiered 22 August 2024) From Silverback Films and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Secret Lives of Orangutans is the world’s first feature length film about wild orangutans, revealing an intimate and never-before-seen perspective of one of our closest relatives. Following the success of Our Planet, produced … Read more

Latest News

Watch the Official Trailer: The Dinosaurs

5th February 2026

We’re thrilled to share the official trailer for our Netflix series: The Dinosaurs. Our new four-part 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. We’ve reunited with executive producer Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment, and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) (who previously collaborated with us on Life on … Read more

Parenthood premieres Wednesday, February 4 on PBS at 8/7c

3rd February 2026

Silverback Films’ five-part natural history series Parenthood premieres in the United States on PBS from Wednesday 4 February to Wednesday 4 March, airing weekly at 8/7c as part of the long-running Nature strand. Filmed over three years, across six continents and 23 countries, our series – narrated by Sir David Attenborough – reveals astonishing animal behaviours shaped by the environments in which families raise their young. From grasslands and jungles to oceans and freshwater habitats, … Read more

Silverback Films on Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV list in 2026

29th January 2026

  Silverback Films has once again been named one of Broadcast’s Best Places to Work in TV for 2026 – a recognition that celebrates the people, culture and values at the heart of our company. The list highlights production companies across the UK creating exceptional workplaces, where people feel supported, included and empowered to do their best work. To be recognised again is something we’re incredibly proud of, particularly as a larger production company. Jane … Read more

Ocean with David Attenborough on BAFTA Film Awards Longlist

9th January 2026

We’re thrilled our film Ocean with David Attenborough is on the BAFTA Film Awards long list in two categories: Best Documentary, and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for Toby Nowlan. Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey, revealing that there is nowhere more vital for our survival, or more full of life, wonder and surprise, than the ocean. In the film, the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reflects on … Read more