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Disneynature’s ‘Orangutan’ Sets Disney+ Earth Day Premiere After Trailer Debut

The release pairs entertainment with a Disney Conservation Fund push for Sumatran habitat protection.

Overview

  • Disneynature released the first trailer Wednesday to open Earth Month, with the film set to stream April 22 on Disney+.
  • The documentary follows Indah, a young orangutan preparing for life on her own, with narration by Josh Gad.
  • The story unfolds in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, featuring close-up treetop footage of orangutan communities.
  • Mark Linfield directs with Vanessa Berlowitz as co-director, Roy Conli joins as producer, and Nitin Sawhney provides the original score.
  • The Disney Conservation Fund ties the launch to support for more than five million acres of Sumatran habitat and recovery at the Ketambe Research Center, though outlets cite different local partner names.