A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough First Look
Netflix has shared a first look at the new, intimate documentary A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, which will begin streaming on April 17, 2026.
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough blends the remarkable story of David Attenborough’s first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo with a deep dive into how Pablo’s direct descendants are doing today in the mountains of Rwanda.
Weaving together contemporary and archival footage of the gorilla group and narrated by Attenborough— including excerpts from his 1978 journals — A Gorilla Story is packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before.
Directed by Oscar winner James Reed (My Octopus Teacher) and produced by the Emmy-winning, veteran nature documentarian Alastair Fothergill (Life on Our Planet) and Silverback Films, the new documentary is a tale of hope and joy.
Narrated by Attenborough, the documentary was co-directed by Callum Webster. Amy Thompson is the assistant director.
The executive producers include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, and Phillip Watson of Appian Way (upcoming What Happens at Night). Silverback Films is the production company in association with Appian Way.
