isitback

Is Blue Planet III coming back?

Blue Planet III (2026–present) — nature on BBC iPlayer

The answer: Yes — returns in 15 days. Next episode · S01E04 · "Polar Waters" · on BBC iPlayer
Blue Planet III poster
Genre
Nature
Network / streamer
BBC iPlayer
Premiered
November 1, 2026
Runtime
~58 min per episode
1season
6episodes
3upcoming

About Blue Planet III

Blue Planet III is a nature documentary series that aims to explore the underwater world in unprecedented detail. Building on the success of previous installments, it promises to reveal new stories from the depths of the oceans using advanced camera technology. The series is expected to showcase stunning underwater scenes and behaviors that were previously impossible to film, offering viewers a fresh perspective on marine life.

The series is narrated by David Attenborough and is part of the Blue Planet franchise, which first premiered in 2001. The upcoming installment is set to continue the tradition of high-quality wildlife filmmaking, providing an immersive experience that highlights the wonder of the ocean’s ecosystems. Although the show is still in development, it is anticipated to premiere on BBC One once completed.

Blue Planet III episode schedule

3 upcoming · 3 aired . Next episode: November 22, 2026.

Upcoming · 3

DateEp.Title
November 22, 2026 S1·E4 Polar Waters
November 22, 2026 S1·E5 The Deep
November 22, 2026 S1·E6 Future Seas

Aired · 3

DateEp.Title
November 1, 2026 S1·E3 Seasonal Seas
November 1, 2026 S1·E2 Open Ocean
November 1, 2026 S1·E1 Tropical Seas

Blue Planet III cast

More like Blue Planet III

  • Wilderness with Simon Reeve poster

    Wilderness with Simon Reeve

    Nature · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2024
  • Animal Park poster

    Animal Park

    Nature · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2000
  • Secret Garden poster

    Secret Garden

    Nature · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2026
  • Tiger Island poster

    Tiger Island

    Nature · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2026
  • Deadly 60 poster

    Deadly 60

    Children · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2009
  • Iolo: A Wild Life poster

    Iolo: A Wild Life

    Nature · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2022
  • Earth poster

    Earth

    Nature · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2023
  • Wonders of the Celtic Deep poster

    Wonders of the Celtic Deep

    Nature · BBC iPlayer
    Running ·2021