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Herzog’s Ghost Elephants Begins Staggered Streaming Rollout: JioHotstar in India, Disney+ and Nat Geo Wild in South Africa

The release highlights a documentary that foregrounds KhoiSan master trackers, offering a reflective take on the Angola expedition.

The film is now available to stream exclusively on JioHotstar.
Scientist Films Enormous “Ghost Elephant” In Angolan Highlands After 10 Years Of Searching

Overview

  • Gadgets 360 reports the film is now streaming exclusively on JioHotstar in India, with an active subscription required.
  • Mail & Guardian notes a South Africa broadcast on National Geographic Wild (DStv 182) on 11 March at 6pm CAT, with streaming available on Disney+ in that market.
  • The documentary had a limited theatrical opening on February 27, 2026, following event screenings and Q&A sessions.
  • Written, narrated and directed by Werner Herzog, the film follows National Geographic explorer Dr. Steve Boyes on a search for Angola’s so‑called ghost elephants.
  • Coverage emphasizes the central role of KhoiSan master trackers and describes the film as a meditation on knowledge and memory rather than a pursuit of a dramatic discovery.