Pole to Pole with Will Smith

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.

Show Info

Web channel: Disney+ (2026 - now)
Average Runtime: 41 minutes
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: AdventureNature
Episodes ordered: 7 episodes

Official site: www.disneyplus.com

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The North Pole

Episode 1x07; Jan 14, 2026

The final leg of Will's 100-day adventure is his most dangerous mission yet: an expedition to dive under the ice at the North Pole to help polar ecologist Allison Fong capture world-first scientific samples. But when a snowstorm and mechanical failur

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x07: The North PoleJan 14, 2026
1x06: The Kalahari DesertJan 14, 2026
1x05: The Pacific IslandsJan 14, 2026
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