Disney Plus to Celebrate Earth Month in April with Three Disneynature Film Premieres

By R. Thomas Umstead
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‘Elephant,’ ‘Dolphin Reef,’ ‘Penguins’ all slated to stream April 3

(Image credit: Disney+)

Disney Plus will recognize Earth Month this April with the premiere of three nature-themed documentary films, the streaming service said Thursday.

The films, all streaming on April 3, include Disneynature films Elephant, narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex; Dolphin Reef, narrated by actress Natalie Portman; and Penguins, said the service.

Also debuting on Disney Plus April 3 is In the Footsteps of Elephant, A Life on the Edge and Diving with Dolphins, which give viewers behind-the-scenes access into the unique filmmaking process of all three films, said the service. 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.