Netflix is once again partnering with cinematic legend Steven Spielberg to take audiences back to a world long before humanity. This time with The Dinosaurs, a visually breathtaking four-episode documentary series set to premiere March 6th, 2026.
Following the success of Life on Our Planet in 2023, Spielberg’s latest collaboration with the streamer promises to redefine how prehistoric life is experienced on screen. The newly released official trailer offers a striking first look at a series that blends scientific rigor with cinematic spectacle, delivering an immersive journey across hundreds of millions of years.
An Epic Chronicle Of Nature’s Greatest Empire
“Welcome to The Dinosaurs — an epic journey into a lost world. This groundbreaking documentary series follows the rise and fall of the dinosaurs across hundreds of millions of years” reads the official logline.
From their earliest origins to their eventual extinction, The Dinosaurs charts the complete evolutionary arc of the creatures that once ruled the planet. The trailer teases a sweeping narrative that balances discovery, dominance, and demise. Framing the dinosaurs not just as monsters of myth, but as complex, living beings shaped by an ever-changing Earth.
A Visual Spectacle Powered By ILM
One of the trailer’s most arresting elements is its astonishing visual realism, brought to life by the legendary effects house Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). Each frame feels meticulously crafted, combining cutting-edge CGI with documentary authenticity to place viewers inside prehistoric ecosystems with unprecedented detail.
The series features a diverse lineup of ancient life, including Marasuchus, Plateosaurus, Mamenchisaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, Pliosaurus, Anchiornis, and Longipteryx. Each rendered with a sense of scale, texture, and movement that elevates the genre beyond traditional nature programming.
Morgan Freeman Returns As The Voice of Discovery
Guiding audiences through this vast timeline is Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, whose iconic narration lends both gravitas and warmth to the series. The Dinosaurs marks Freeman’s third Netflix documentary collaboration, following Our Universe (2022) and Life on Our Planet, further solidifying his role as the voice of epic storytelling for a new generation of viewers.
A World-Class Creative Team
The series is helmed by showrunners Dan Tapster, Keith Scholey, and Alastair Fothergill, with Nick Shoolingin-Jordan directing. Spielberg executive produces alongside Scholey, Darryl Frank, and Justin Falvey, ensuring the project carries the narrative ambition and cinematic polish associated with the Amblin legacy.
Adding emotional weight to the visuals is an original score by Lorne Balfe, whose compositions underscore the wonder, tension, and tragedy woven throughout the prehistoric saga. The Dinosaurs is produced by Silverback Films and Amblin Documentaries, two powerhouses in premium factual storytelling.
More Than a Documentary — A Time-Travel Experience
With its sweeping scope, cutting-edge visuals, and elite creative lineup, The Dinosaurs is positioned as more than a nature series—it’s a cinematic event designed to educate, astonish, and inspire awe. The trailer makes it clear: this is not just about the past, but about understanding the forces that shaped life on Earth itself.
Nonetheless, The Dinosaurs begins streaming March 6th, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Prepare to witness the rise and fall of nature’s greatest empire like never before.