Six-Part Series, Narrated by Legendary Emmy® Award-Winner Sir David Attenborough,

Redefines the Realm of Possibility in Underwater Wildlife Filmmaking

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NEW YORK - October 21, 2026 - Today, AMC Global Media announced that the highly anticipated landmark ocean series, Blue Planet III, is set to premiere on Saturday, January 23 at 8pm ET/PT on BBC AMERICA and AMC+. Additional episodes will premiere weekly on Saturdays. Narrated by renowned naturalist and three-time Emmy® Award-winner Sir David Attenborough (Kingdom, Planet Earth III), the major new six-part natural history series will reveal brand new and untold stories from magical underwater worlds, exploring stories of adaptation and resilience in this changing world, along with stories of hope and recovery.

Blue Planet III is the third installment in the Blue Planet series and builds on the groundbreaking legacy of the previous two installments, redefining the realm of possibility in underwater wildlife filmmaking. With a whole new generation of camera technology, including splash drones, long-term remote underwater cameras and a 'mini dome,' Blue Planet III will showcase stunning never-before-seen animal behavior and heartfelt storytelling, previously impossible to film or only recently discovered. Viewers will be taken into some of the world's least understood marine environments, ranging from coral reefs and tropical islands to the darkest depths of the ocean.

Blue Planet III, a six-part series for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, co-produced with BBC AMERICA, ZDF and France Télévisions in association with Skai Greece. It was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual. The Executive Producer is Elizabeth White, the Series Producers are Lara Bickerton and James Brickell, and the Commissioning Editor is Tom Watt-Smith, BBC Head of Natural History. Matt Cotton is the Line Producer and Dulcie Arnold is the Production Executive. BBC Studios is handling global distribution and facilitated the co-production deals with BBC AMERICA, ZDF and France Télévisions.

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NOTE TO EDITORS

If you have any questions or would like to arrange producer and/or crew interviews, please contact those listed below. We appreciate your support and coverage of Blue Planet III.

Please note, episodes will be available to view on Screeners.com in the coming weeks.

BBC AMERICA/AMC+ Contacts:

Susanna Zimmerman I [email protected]

Pete Thiengtrong I [email protected]

About BBC AMERICA

BBC AMERICA is a hub of innovative, culturally contagious programming and the definitive television home and co-producer, in partnership with BBC Studios, of the most iconic natural history series and franchises including Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Dynasties, Eden: Untamed Planet, Frozen Planet, Seven Worlds, One Planet, Asia and Kingdom. Wholly owned and operated by AMC Global Media, BBC AMERICA's most notable series, including Killing Eve, Doctor Who, Orphan Black, Luther and The Graham Norton Show, among others, have attracted widespread critical acclaim and garnered Emmy® Awards, Golden Globes®, Peabody Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, NAACP Image Awards, TCA Awards and more.

About AMC+

AMC+ is a premium streaming service featuring award-winning original series, exclusive movies direct from theaters, a continually refreshed library of iconic series from AMC Global Media including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, TURN: Washington's Spies, Hell on Wheels, Preacher, Into the Badlands, The Terror, Snowpiercer, A Discovery of Witches, Doctor Who and the ultimate destination for fan-favorite franchises like The Walking Dead Universe and the immortal world of Anne Rice, including Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Dark Winds, The Audacity, Gangs of London, Fallen, Kill Jackie starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and YAGA with Carrie-Anne Moss and Hudson Williams in his first role since Heated Rivalry. With new movies every month, AMC+ is also a destination for film enthusiasts, featuring exclusive film premieres direct from theaters and fan-favorite movies all year long. AMC+ is currently available in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Australia and New Zealand through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.