Pole to Pole with Will Smith OTT release date in India: When, where to watch the Hollywood actor's expedition from North to South Pole?

Will Smith, the Men in Black actor, embarks on a thrilling journey to roam around the world from the North Pole to the South Pole with a hundred-day expedition. The Hollywood actor pushes his boundaries and leaves his comfort zone for an adventure with scientific discovery and cultural exploration. The docuseries, Pole to Pole with Will Smith, consists of seven episodes.

Where to watch Pole to Pole in India?

Indian viewers can watch Will Smith's docuseries on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) from next year, on January 13, 2026. It will also air on the National Geographic channel. The show claims to capture Smith's vulnerability as he faces lifelong fears, including his fear of spiders and the intense isolation of Antarctica.

What to expect from the Pole to Pole?

The Independence Day actor will be seen embarking on a 26,000-mile journey that takes hundred days to cover all seven continents for Smith. The seven-part show will follow the actor as he joins scientists and local experts in extreme environments to explore life's biggest questions.

Will Smith will be seen skiing across icefields and attempting to climb a 300-foot ice wall in -100°F temperatures in Antarctica with the help of polar athlete Richard Parks. He will also be seen venturing into the Ecuadorian Amazon to overcome his fear of spiders by abseiling into a cave to help scientists extract tarantula venom and search for a 17-foot giant green anaconda to study the ecosystem.

He will also visit Bhutan and trek to a village at 13,000 feet to explore the secret of happiness, during which he will recall his career challenges. Smith will also help in recording a lost language in the South Pacific and join the San people on a hunt in the Kalahari Desert to learn their survival tactics.

Will Smith's final mission in this expedition will be driving under 15 feet of ice at the North Pole to collect scientific samples for climate change research, an experience which the Hollywood actor describes as his biggest fear in life.

Pole to Pole with Will Smith FAQs:

Q. Where can I watch Pole to Pole Will Smith in India?

A. Pole to Pole Will Smith will air on National Geographic channel and will release on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on January 13, 2026 in India, and on Disney Plus and Hulu in the US.

Q. What is Pole to Pole about?

A. The seven-part docuseries will follow Will Smith as he journeys across all the continents, from the icefields of Antarctica to the jungles of the Amazon. Along the way, he meets scientists, explorers and local experts who are working on incredible research.