We thrilled to share a first-look of our new feature film Sea Lions of the Galapagos streaming on Disney+ from April 22.

Our film 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 marine iguanas and racer snakes to yellowfin tuna and huge Galapagos sharks.

“It was crucial for our story that Leo was an adventurer, and when the team encountered one particular pup, we knew we had our star,” said Silverback Films director Hugh Wilson. “Regularly supplied with lots of milk by his devoted mum, Luna, Leo was full of energy and keen to make his mark on the world. Full of character from day one, he was constantly up to no good—getting into sticky situations.”

Guardians of the Galapagos, narrated by Blair Underwood, is our companion film for Disneynature which goes behind the scenes with our Sea Lions of the Galapagos crew to showcase not just the film production, but the world that inspired it.

In their quest to relay the story of a young sea lion pup named Leo, our filming team battles seasickness, searing heat and extreme diving conditions to capture rarely seen sea lion behaviours—from playful pups and surfing teenagers to adult bulls hunting gigantic yellowfin tuna.

Guardians of the Galapagos is a family-friendly voyage of discovery around a magical group of islands,” said Silverback Films director Tash Filer. “Viewers can expect to meet weird and wonderful animals, experience the behind-the-scenes adventures of a natural history film crew, and feel inspired by the extraordinary efforts of the local community to preserve the Galapagos for the next generation.”

Global challenges threaten the archipelago, including invasive species, pollution, illegal fishing and increasingly frequent El Niño events. Our film spotlights the growing community of champions – the true Guardians of the Galapagos – who work to protect the islands, supporting environmental campaigns, cleaning beaches, restoring corals and helping local children experience this magical place.