Published Mar 26, 2026, 11:04 AM EDT
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Just as spring is beginning in much of the Northern Hemisphere, it means it's the perfect time to end one of the longer days with a documentary series. National Geographic is bringing yet another installment of their "Secrets of" Franchise. The National Geographic series turns five this year. The newest installment is Secrets of the Bees. Other iterations of the series include: Secrets of the Whales, Secrets of the Elephants, Secrets of the Octopus and Secrets of the Penguins. It will stream on Disney+ and Hulu April 1 and air on National Geographic March 31.
What some may not know is that the educational docuseries has a big name attached to it. World-renowned director James Cameron, best known for his Avatar franchise and the 1997 film, Titanic, serves as an executive producer on the project. Secrets of the Bees will also kick off National Geographic's Earth Month initiative. Nat Geo says the month will serve as a "global storytelling moment, inviting audiences everywhere to discover, experience and celebrate the wonder of our natural world — sparking a deeper commitment to protect it."
Collider is unveiling an exclusive look at the upcoming Secrets of the Bees. The insects for many years, have been considered both endangered and critical to the ecosystem. This exclusive highlight shows a clip of the "broomstick bee" as narrated by BAFTA and Emmy-winning National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory. The series will also feature the expertise of National Geographic Explorer Dr. Samuel Ramsey. In the clip, it follows a bee as she hides a shell containing her egg by carrying blades of tall grass to create a nest. But as Gregory reveals, this won't be her only nest. He explains that before the season ends, the bee is expected to build at least twenty more just like it.
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What Is James Cameron Best Known For?
Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker best known for some of the biggest movies in modern pop culture. He wrote and directed the 1984 Arnold Schwarzenegger hit The Terminator, the historical romance epic, Titanic, which starred Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. The film exploded Cameron's success, with it snagging Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. Most recently, Cameron's focus has been on his Avatar franchise. Joining Titanic, his Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water sits among the highest grossing films, ever. He also, of course, expends some of his energy with National Geographic. The highly decorated filmmaker says of the upcoming Secrets of the Bees:
"For its fifth anniversary, ‘Secrets of’ turns its lens to one of Earth’s smallest yet most vital heroes: bees. Far more than pollinators, bees are socially complex, fast-thinking individuals and the most important insects on our planet. Their impact on the natural world and humanity is immeasurable, and we’re only just beginning to see how extraordinary they truly are."
Secrets of the Bees premieres on March 31 on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ and Hulu the next day. Check out the exclusive clip of the "broomstick bee" above. Stay with Collider for the latest updates.
Release Date December 19, 1997
Runtime 3h 14m
Director James Cameron
Writers James Cameron
English (US) ·