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Spielberg-Backed ‘The Dinosaurs’ Roars to No. 1 on Netflix After Debut

The four-part Morgan Freeman–narrated docuseries uses top-tier visual effects to re-create prehistoric life.

Overview

  • Netflix released The Dinosaurs on March 6, 2026, with all four episodes now available to stream in markets where the service holds rights.
  • The series climbed to No. 1 on Netflix’s most-watched list within days of release, according to multiple reports tracking the platform’s Top 10.
  • Executive-produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin, the production teams with Silverback Films and features visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic.
  • The docuseries condenses roughly 165–170 million years of dinosaur evolution, spanning from the Triassic era through the end-Cretaceous extinction.
  • Early reviews praise the spectacle and Freeman’s narration while noting the absence of on‑screen experts; some coverage also cites an initial 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics score based on early, limited samples.