An Epic Story 450 Million Years in the Making: NBC Unveils "Surviving Earth" Trailer and Key Art

The historic docuseries will premiere June 11th on NBC

Today, NBC unveiled the trailer and key art for the highly anticipated landmark docuseries "Surviving Earth" premiering Thursday, June 11th. The show will transport viewers back 450 million years by exploring how life on Earth endured, and ultimately flourished, through the planet's most catastrophic events.

In advance of the premiere, NBC will debut a special two-hour encore of its Emmy-nominated hit series "The Americas: Fun Fact Edition" on June 4th. Beginning June 11th at 8pm ET, "Surviving Earth" will lead into encore episodes of "The Americas: Fun Fact Edition," marking an epic night for viewers.

ABOUT "SURVIVING EARTH"

"Surviving Earth" is a landmark series showcasing how life not only survived but thrived through Earth's most catastrophic environmental crises. Using cutting-edge CGI, viewers are transported back to a world of never-before-seen creatures and their remarkable survival stories. From the giant sea scorpions of 450 million years ago to the mighty mammoths and sabertooths of 450,000 years ago, Earth's epic story is vividly brought to life. Traverse landscapes shaped by meteoric strikes, volcanic eruptions, plunging sea levels and scorching heat storms.

"Surviving Earth" is co-produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, and UK production company Loud Minds.

ABOUT "THE AMERICAS: FUN FACT EDITION"

(Kicking off Thursday, June 4 at 8 pm ET with back-to-back episodes on NBC)

"The Americas," a stunning 10-part event series narrated by Tom Hanks, returns for an encore run with newly enhanced "fun facts" and behind-the-scenes insights, inviting viewers to delve deeper into the extraordinary worlds and wildlife of North and South America. An Environmental Media Award winner and Emmy & Critics Choice Documentary Award nominee, "The Americas" uses cutting-edge technology to highlight the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the world's greatest supercontinent. Set to a sweeping score by Hans Zimmer, each episode delivers surprising revelations alongside stunning footage across the continent's most iconic landscapes.