Entertainment - Journey Through the Planet's Most Extreme Environments

Will Smith Joins Seven Extraordinary Expeditions To Discover the Secrets of Earth's Most Extreme Environments - (Original Photo by National Geographic)

In National Geographic's New Series Pole to Pole With Will Smith - The Seven-Part Docuseries Premieres Jan. 13 on National Geographic Worldwide, Then Streams The Next Day on Disney+ Globally and on Hulu in the U.S., Produced By Westbrook Studios, Nutopia and Protozoa

Monday December 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, USA .-- (BUSINESS WIRE)

This January, Will Smith takes audiences on the ultimate journey of discovery in the new National Geographic original series POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH. The seven-part docuseries premieres Jan. 13 on National Geographic worldwide and streams next day on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the U.S. Five years in the making, the series follows Will across all seven continents, taking him from the icefields of Antarctica to the jungles of the Amazon, the mountains of the Himalayas, the deserts of Africa, the islands of the Pacific and the icebergs of the Arctic.

Inspired by his late mentor to explore life's big questions, Will throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole. He will venture from pole to pole in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts.

Told with a cinematic scale, access, and authenticity only National Geographic can deliver, this once-in-a-lifetime adventure blends cutting-edge science, environmental storytelling, and bold exploration. Guided by experts, scientists and explorers, Will helps make world-first scientific discoveries and forges profound human connections - from the Amazon's Waorani community to the Kalahari's San people, whose knowledge and resilience offer powerful lessons about our future on the planet. POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH is an epic global undertaking defined by endurance, wonder and hope.

"This journey was unlike anything I've ever done - at times I feared I might not make it home! It's an exploration not just of the planet's edges, but of some of the most extraordinary people living there," said Smith. "From the coldest ice to the deepest jungles, the beauty of our world inspired my every step with awe and hope."

"With POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH, we're inviting audiences to see our planet through Will's eyes - with all the wonder, humor, and humanity he brings to every experience," said Tom McDonald, EVP, Content, National Geographic. "It's a thrilling adventure that embodies what National Geographic does best: combining jaw-dropping cinematography, powerful storytelling and a deeper understanding of how our world works - and why it matters."

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