Here’s how to watch the debut of ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’
Here’s how to watch the debut of ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’
Tom Hiddleston returns as narrator for a bigger, wilder chapter set deep in the Pleistocene.
One of Apple’s most ambitious natural-history projects is finally returning. “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” premieres Wednesday, Nov. 26, only on Apple TV, and this new five-part season shifts the action from the age of dinosaurs into the wild, unpredictable world of the Pleistocene. I used to be glued to “Planet Earth” back when it dropped, so the idea of getting another big, cinematic nature series on this scale is pretty exciting. Tom Hiddleston is back as narrator. Hans Zimmer is back on the score. And the team behind the original series is going even bigger this time. Here’s how to watch “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age.”
How to watch ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, 12:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Apple TV
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Apple TV
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’
When will episodes of ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’ come on Apple TV?
“Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” premieres Wednesday, Nov. 26 on Apple TV. The season has five episodes, but Apple TV hasn’t officially confirmed whether the whole season drops at once or follows a weekly schedule. But each episode on the Apple TV site lists the same Nov. 26 release date, so I would guess that a full-season drop is the most likely scenario.
Why do we recommend Apple TV for watching ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’?
Because it’s the only place you can watch it, as “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” is an Apple TV exclusive. The service costs $13 per month, and every subscription is ad-free. If you’re new to Apple TV, you can also use the seven-day free trial to sample the platform and decide if you want to stick around. The first two seasons of “Prehistoric Planet” are already streaming there too, so you can revisit the dinosaur era before you jump into the Ice Age.
Can you watch episodes of ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’ for free?
Yes! Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for new users. If the season does end up dropping all at once on Nov. 26, you could watch the entire thing during your trial window. After the trial ends, you’ll need a paid subscription to keep streaming. Apple only has one tier, so you get everything the service offers for a single monthly price.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Watch a trailer for ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’
What is ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’ about?
“Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” transports you millions of years forward from the age of dinosaurs into the Pleistocene, a time defined by huge climate swings and a growing cast of mammals fighting to survive. The series uses the latest scientific research and photorealistic VFX to bring this world to life. That means everything from clashes between woolly rhinos and sabre-toothed cats to the daily battles faced by Columbian mammoths, giant bears, Doedicurus armadillos the size of cars, and even tiny Stegodon elephants hunted by giant storks.
The show moves through vast tundras, deserts, melting permafrost, and shifting grasslands as the Ice Age reaches its dramatic extremes. It also digs into new findings pulled from preserved fur, skin, and even stomach contents discovered in permafrost. With the BBC Natural History Unit behind it and Hans Zimmer’s team handling the music, the whole thing is built to feel like a blockbuster documentary.
How can you catch up with ‘Prehistoric Planet’ before ‘Ice Age’ premieres?
If you want to get back into this world before the new season drops, both earlier seasons of “Prehistoric Planet” are streaming now on Apple TV. Those seasons explore Earth 66 million years ago, with dinosaurs in every biome you can imagine. They set the tone for how big, detailed, and cinematic this franchise gets. Watching them first will make the jump into the Pleistocene feel even more epic.
After you watch the first episode of ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,’ let us know what you think in the comments below.
Prehistoric Planet
Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.