How to live on Earth

How to Live on Earth is a visionary feature documentary that explores our vital connection to nature and its role in our future. Presented by Benedict Cumberbatch, this ultimate ‘how-to guide’ features inspirational, cutting-edge stories and powerful cinematography from around the world to reveal how humans are learning to team up with nature to solve our biggest challenges. Heart-warming, entertaining, energising, the film presents a hopeful vision of a future within reach – one in which nature thrives, and so do we. Coming to select cinemas from 26 June 2026. Launching globally on YouTube later this year.

A film by Fredi Devas
Produced by Open Planet
Producers: Fredi Devas, Jonathan Hughes, Colin Butfield
Executive Producers:Jonathan Hughes
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Xiye Bastida, Sam Kass, Dan O’Neill
Cinematography: Stuart Dunn, Brendan McGinty, Fábio Nascimento
Editor: Matt Meech
Composer: Jacob Shea, Ho Ling Tang