NBC has renewed the Emmy-nominated nature documentary series “The Americas” for a second season. Production is currently underway, with Tom Hanks returning as narrator.

Set to premiere in 2028, the new season will dig deeper into the wildlife and landscapes that the supercontinent has to offer. Additionally, a series of special episodes, titled “The Americas: A Wild 250th,” will be released July 2 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC and the next day on Peacock. NBC will also air “The Americas: Mother’s Day” in 2027.

“We’re thrilled to bring  ‘The Americas’  back into viewers’ homes, taking them on a journey that reveals even more of the extraordinary worlds, iconic landscapes and remarkable wildlife that make North and South America so compelling — all while blending breathtaking scale, discovery, humor and heart,” said Sharon Vuong, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Programming, NBC. “With Tom Hanks’ distinctive voice behind the awe-inspiring visuals and with our partners at UTAS and BBC Studios Natural History Unit, season two is poised to deliver even further on the series’ commitment to unique storytelling and bold explorations of the natural world.

Season 1 of “The Americas” ranked as the number one most-watched new alternative show of the 2024-25 season and reached over 36 million viewers. “The Americas: Fun Fact Edition,” an encore run of the original season enhanced with fun facts and behind-the-scenes insights, is currently airing Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT on NBC, reaching over 9 million viewers to date.

“’The Americas’ was a bold bet – a cinematic natural history series of this scale hadn’t been seen on broadcast television in years, and thankfully, audiences embraced it in a huge way,” said Toby Gorman, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio. “The success of Season One gives us the opportunity to dream even bigger for season two, expanding the scope, pushing the filmmaking to new heights, and deepening the emotional connection viewers found with the series. We’re proud to continue our partnership with NBC, BBC Studios Natural History Unit, and Tom Hanks as we bring this next chapter to life.”