Pole to Pole with Will Smith Is An Epic Journey To Earth’s Extremes
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
January 9, 2026 | Revised: January 21, 2026
Follow Will Smith across seven continents in National Geographic’s extraordinary adventure, coming soon to Disney+
Embark on a quest from one end of the planet to the other with National Geographic. Join Will Smith as he throws himself into incredible challenges: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole. Here’s everything you need to know about Pole to Pole with Will Smith, including where he travels, how many episodes to expect, and how you can stream them.
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What is Pole to Pole with Will Smith about?
The series follows Will Smith as he travels the globe, pushing his physical and mental limits in some of the planet's most extreme environments. His expedition spans 100 days across seven continents, including many of Earth's diverse biomes. He will venture from pole to pole in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts.
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Where does Will Smith visit?
He travels across seven continents to locations including Antarctica, the Amazon, the Himalayas, African Deserts, Pacific Islands, and the North Pole.
Where and when can you watch Pole to Pole with Will Smith?
The series had its two episode premiere on the National Geographic channel January 13, 2026 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT and all episodes are now streaming on Disney+ as of January 14.
How many episodes are there in Pole to Pole with Will Smith?
The series consists of seven episodes exploring Earth's most extreme environments.
Who’s in Pole to Pole with Will Smith?
Will Smith, As Himself
As host and on-screen explorer, he returns to National Geographic, building on his previous work, One Strange Rock and Welcome to Earth.
The Experts
True to the National Geographic documentary style, Will is joined by scientists, explorers, and local guides who ground the documentary in authentic research and lived experiences. The team includes:
Polar Athlete Richard Parks
Professor of Climate Science Heitor Evangelista
Professor of Psychology Dacher Keltner
Mountaineer, Expedition Leader Carla Perez
Oranieldera International Activist Penti Baihua
Author Tshering Denkar
San Guide Kane Motswana
Nat Geo Explorer and Polar Ecologist Allison A. Fong
Nat Geo Explorer and Venomologist Bryan Fry
Marine Ecologist John Aini
Linguist Mary Walworth
Who’s behind Pole to Pole with Will Smith?
Produced by Westbrook Studios, Nutopia, and Protozoa for National Geographic.
What other Will Smith documentaries can you stream on Disney+?
If Pole to Pole with Will Smith leaves you hungry for more, the following titles belong at the top of your Disney+ Watchlist.
Welcome to Earth
Will Smith teams up with a group of elite explorers in this six-part Disney+ original series featuring some of the planet’s most extreme and spectacular locations.
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One Strange Rock
Created by Darren Aronofsky and Jane Root and hosted by Will Smith, this series explores the extraordinary twists of fate that allow life to flourish on Earth, told from the unique perspective of astronauts who have seen our planet from space.
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