The Future Is Wild (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, The Future Is Wild is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The Future Is Wild was a 2002 thirteen-part documentary television miniseries. Based on research and interviews with several scientists, the miniseries shows how life could evolve in the future if Homo sapiens left the earth. The version broadcast on the Discovery Channel modified this premise, supposing instead that the human race had completely abandoned the Earth and had sent back probes to examine the progress of life on the planet. The show took the form of a nature documentary. The miniseries was released with a companion book written by geologist Dougal Dixon, the author of several "anthropologies and zoologies of the future", in conjunction with natural history television producer John Adams. For a time in 2005, a theme park based on this program was opened in Japan. In 2008 a special on the Discovery Channel about the development of the video game Spore was combined with airings of The Future Is Wild. A film version of the series was picked up by Warner Bros.
Who’s in it. The Future Is Wild stars Christian Rodska as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Future Is Wild has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Future Is Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Future Is Wild tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Future Is Wild (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Future Is Wild change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Future Is Wild worth watching?
- The Future Is Wild holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Future Is Wild?
- The Future Is Wild stars Christian Rodska.
- When was The Future Is Wild released?
- The Future Is Wild was released in 2002.