Observed Signal · Jun 16, 2026 · Premiere · Source: Business Wire: Connected TV · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
National Geographic Premieres 'POMPEII: OUT OF TIME' Docudrama
National Geographic announced a three-part docudrama titled POMPEII: OUT OF TIME WITH TOM HIDDLESTON. The series, produced by Plimsoll Productions and executive-produced by Kevin R. Wright, reunites Hiddleston with a Loki creative team and blends cinematic scripted drama with investigative documentary reporting. It premieres on National Geographic on July 22 (9/8c) and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu beginning July 23. The show follows archaeological, geological and historical investigations that revisit Pompeii’s final hours and will be accompanied by a soundtrack released July 24 and a major NatGeo feature on July 21 highlighting new AI and DNA-based research into Roman sites.
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- National Geographic announced a three-part docudrama titled POMPEII: OUT OF TIME WITH TOM HIDDLESTON.
- The series is produced by Plimsoll Productions and executive-produced by Kevin R. Wright; Tom Barbor-Might is showrunner and director.
- Premieres on National Geographic on July 22 at 9/8c and streams on Disney+ and Hulu beginning July 23, 2026.
- The series combines scripted cinematic sequences with investigative documentary reporting guided by archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts.
- A related NatGeo feature on three Roman cities (using AI and advanced DNA analysis) will publish July 21; the series soundtrack is released July 24 via Hollywood Records.
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Pluto TV Announces June 2026 Programming Lineup
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Disney+ and Hulu New Releases — Week of May 11, 2026
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Netflix to Release 'Poldi' Documentary Before World Cup
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