Carl Roberts 
Ocean With David Attenborough sees the renowned broadcaster share the untold story of our ocean and his message of hope for the planet.
The World Premiere of OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH will take place at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, London, on Tuesday, 6 May, ahead of the film’s Global Cinema Event from 8 May.
The powerful documentary, presented by Altitude and National Geographic, co-produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios, takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
HIGH PROFILE PREMIERE EVENT
The high-profile premiere event will comprise two special and exclusive screenings; a daytime Future Generations Premiere for students, teachers and school staff and an evening World Premiere for special guests and dignitaries.
The Future Generations’ Premiere and World Premiere of OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH are sponsored by UBS and People’s Postcode Lottery.
Through the additional support of ocean conservation charity Blue Marine Foundation, schools across the UK will be eligible to enter a free ballot from Thursday, 27 March, to receive 15 free tickets each to the Future Generations’ Premiere.
Visit oceanfilm.bluemarinefoundation.com for more details.
COLIN BUTFIELD
Colin Butfield, Film Director at Open Planet Studios, says:
“This film journeys through 100 years of incredible ocean discoveries. It reveals how the ocean has shaped our world and why our future is intertwined with the health of our ocean. We hope these remarkable stories will inspire the next generation to look beyond the shore and beneath the waves. I can’t think of a more appropriate first screening for this film than sharing it with an audience of young people from across the UK at this special event.”
SEVEN DECADES
After seven decades of filming every aspect of the natural world, David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in a spectacular new film, OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH. A Global Cinema Event from 8 May which also coincides with David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. The powerful documentary takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival. More full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
THE DOCUMENTARY
In the film, the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
GLOBAL CINEMA EVENT
“OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH” is being released as a worldwide cinema event. Inviting audiences worldwide to come together to experience Attenborough’s untold story of the ocean on the big screen. Altitude will release the film in the UK & Ireland and has partnered with Piece of Magic Entertainment to release the film in the rest of the world, including in Australia. New Zealand. France. Canada. Germany. Austria. Switzerland. The Netherlands. Belgium. Luxembourg. Sweden. Norway. Finland. Denmark, Iceland and South Africa.
The Global Cinema Event is scheduled to take place before World Ocean Day. June’s United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, France. And midway through the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). As world leaders decide the fate of our ocean, OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH will show why ocean recovery is vital for stabilising our climate. Securing a healthier future for us all. And how marine protection – if immediately implemented – can help to turn the tide.
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
David Attenborough said,
“My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. In this film, we share some of those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can be restored to health. This could be the moment of change. Nearly every country on Earth has just agreed, on paper, to achieve this bare minimum and protect a third of the ocean. Together, we now face the challenge of making it happen.”
THE PRODUCTION
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH is a Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios co-production. In association with All3Media International, National Geographic, and Minderoo Pictures. The film is directed by Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, and Colin Butfield, with Nowlan also serving as producer. It is co-produced by Arksen and 10% for the Ocean. Don Quixote Foundation. National Geographic Society and Pristine Seas. Revive Our Ocean and The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
Responding to the issues facing the ocean as featured in the film, one of the film’s partners, Dynamic Planet, is launching a new global initiative. Revive Our Ocean aims to turn inspiration into action. The initiative supports coastal communities worldwide to protect and restore their ocean backyards.
The film will be available globally on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu later this year.
To find out more about OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH visit Altitude.film/Ocean.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
