Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age

Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age

Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age Season 3 Cancelled or Renewed? Latest Status:

Air Dates: May 23, 2022 –
Network: Apple TV Plus
GenreDocuseries / Educational

When does Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age Season 3 premiere?

Season 3 Release Date:
November 26, 2025

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Will There Be Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age Season 4?

Prehistoric Planet debuted in 2022 and quickly became one of Apple TV+’s most acclaimed nature documentary series. After two Cretaceous-focused seasons narrated by David Attenborough, Apple shifted gears for Season 3, Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age, released on November 26, 2025, narrated by Tom Hiddleston and centered on Pleistocene megafauna.

Current Status: To Be Determined (TBD)

As of now, Apple TV+ has not announced a Season 4 or future installment. The franchise’s renewal status is officially Not Yet Determined (TBD).

Given the anthology-style structure of the series, each season explores a different time period with no narrative continuity, giving Apple flexibility to extend or pause the franchise depending on strategic priorities and production resources.

Season 4 Renewal Outlook

The outlook for a Season 4 or future installment is cautiously optimistic, with several factors to watch:

Reasons Apple may greenlight Season 4:

  • The franchise remains critically acclaimed and strengthens Apple TV+’s reputation for premium nature documentaries.
  • The anthology format allows Apple to pivot to new eras; Triassic, Jurassic, early mammals, Permian, or other evolutionary windows, keeping the concept fresh.
  • With top-tier talent attached (Favreau, Hiddleston, Attenborough previously, Hans Zimmer scoring), the brand carries continued prestige value.

Challenges:

  • CGI nature productions are among the most expensive nonfiction formats on television.
  • Season 3 moved to a new VFX house (Framestore), suggesting production restructuring, possibly to manage cost or pipeline optimization.
  • Apple may wait for Ice Age’s long-tail performance data before committing to the next instalment.

Assessment:
Apple TV+ has not hinted at ending the franchise, and all three seasons indicate ongoing interest in expanding prehistoric storytelling with cutting-edge visuals. A Season 4, or another themed anthology entry in 2026 or 2027, remains very possible, but the decision will likely come months after the Season 3 release, once Apple has assessed viewership and strategic fit.

For now, the status of Season 4 remains To Be Determined, but do watch this space for updates.

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About Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age

“Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” uses the latest scientific research and cutting-edge visual effects to bring this frozen world to life like never before, unveiling the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of ancient Earth for a one-of-a-kind experience. From towering woolly mammoths to elusive snow sloths, terrifying saber-toothed tigers to resilient dwarf elephants (only 3 feet tall), the series reveals the epic struggles and unexpected stories of animals that once ruled the Ice Age. Viewers will journey through vast tundras, barren deserts, expanding grasslands and melting permafrost as these creatures battle for survival in the face of extreme climates, shifting landscapes and the onset of “The Big Freeze,” and ultimately, “The Big Melt.”

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