- - Steven Spielberg and Morgan Freeman Team Up for New Dinosaur Project

Ben MundFebruary 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM

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Netflixis set to debut The Dinosaurs, a four-episode documentary series created by Steven Spielberg, on March 6. The series traces the rise and fall of dinosaurs over 150 million years, blending scientific research with cinematic flair. Morgan Freeman narrates, bringing his well-known voice to the ancient world.

The trailer showcases realistic depictions of dinosaurs, produced by Industrial Light & Magic, along with detailed reconstructions of lesser-known species. Freeman’s narration frames these creatures in both scientific and cultural context, helping viewers understand their behavior, adaptations, and ecological roles. Fans on Reddit and other forums have already shared reactions, praising the return of iconic species like T. rex and Stegosaurus while debating the accuracy of some reconstructions.

The Dinosaurs intends to spotlight narrative in order to ground the spectacle. It follows the evolution of early dinosaurs, like Marasuchus and Herrerasaurus, their diversification into numerous ecological roles, and the dramatic extinction events that shaped their world. Episodes highlight the contrast between massive land predators, herbivores, and ocean leviathans such as Pliosaurus and Mosasaurus. Feathered species like Anchiornis illustrate the evolutionary links to modern birds, providing insight into how some dinosaurs survived and evolved.

The series is produced by Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries and Silverback Films, bringing together talent from acclaimed projects like Life on Our Planet. Experienced producers and directors Dan Tapster, Keith Scholey, and Alastair Fothergill direct the storytelling. Their intent is to balances awe-inspiring visuals with grounded science, making it accessible to viewers of all ages.

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Beyond visuals, the show highlights behavioral and environmental context. Scenes depict hunting strategies, migration, nesting, and even interactions between species, creating a sense of a living, breathing ecosystem. Freeman’s narration, as seen in the trailer above, adds information with his trademark gravitas without slowing the pace of the story.

Online discussions reflect excitement and curiosity, with viewers debating scientific choices and speculating on what other species will appear. Clearly hardcore dinosaur fans are watching - and arguing.

'Sauropods in the snow is something I never even knew I needed.' wrote one fan. 'Omg, it's so unexpected!'

'I'd be pretty suspicious of this,' another poster countered. 'Global distribution of sauropod fossils indicates a strong preference for warmer climates with a especially strong susceptibility to minimum temperatures even when compared with contemporaneous theropod and orinthiscian dinosaurs. The published paleoclimate reconstructions for the Yixian Formation do show some evidence of...' It continues, but you get the idea.

While Spielberg's own Jurassic Park set a standard for dino spectacle, The Dinosaurs aims to expand that view, presenting a richer and more nuanced prehistoric world.

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