{"id":23838,"date":"2025-07-18T18:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=23838"},"modified":"2025-07-18T18:14:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:14:40","slug":"trailer-debut-for-national-geographics-new-season-of-limitless-live-better-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/trailer-debut-for-national-geographics-new-season-of-limitless-live-better-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Trailer Debut for National Geographic&#8217;s New Season of &#8220;Limitless: Live Better Now&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>WHERE GLOBAL MOVIE STAR CHRIS HEMSWORTH EMBARKS ON A BOLD NEW MISSION TO UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF LIVING BETTER \u2014 NOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>From Sharing the Stage with GRAMMY<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Award-Winner Ed Sheeran to Conquering the Swiss Alps and Training With Special Forces, Chris Embarks on a Global Quest To Unlock the Secrets of a Longer, Healthier Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Three-Part Series Is From Academy Award<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>-Nominated Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky\u2019s Protozoa, Jane Root\u2019s Nutopia, and Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson\u2019s Wild State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW <\/em><\/strong><strong>Streams 15 August on Disney+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DisneyPlus.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DisneyPlus.png?resize=250%2C141&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23165\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Following the international success of <strong>LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH<\/strong>, where the global movie star explored how to live longer,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrishemsworth\/?hl=en\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrishemsworth\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Hemsworth<\/a> returns with a bold new mission: discovering how we can all live better \u2014 starting today. In the newly titled <strong>LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW<\/strong>, he dives into three high-stakes challenges that promise real, immediate ways to sharpen our minds and strengthen our bodies. All episodes will stream 15 August 15 on Disney+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this thrilling three-part series from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky\u2019s Protozoa, Jane Root\u2019s Nutopia, and Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson\u2019s Wild State, Chris pushes himself further than ever \u2014 both physically and mentally \u2014 as he confronts some of life\u2019s most universal challenges: pain, fear and cognitive decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filmed across six countries over two years, Chris tests his limits by drawing from cutting-edge science and the wisdom of elders to push himself like never before. With no previous experience, he learns to play the drums for a live performance with GRAMMY Award-winner Ed Sheeran in front of 70,000 fans; scales a dizzying 600-foot climbing wall in the Swiss Alps to break out of his comfort zone and embrace risk; and takes part in South Korean Special Forces training, enduring electrocution and pepper spray to confront his long struggle with chronic pain and reconfigure his response to it \u2014 all to uncover tools we can use today to live healthier, happier lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining him on this transformative journey are returning expert Dr. BJ Miller, a renowned palliative care physician, plus a powerful lineup of inspiring voices, including cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar, Parkway Drive drummer Ben Gordon, neuroscientist and Professor Abigail Marsh, free solo climber and wingsuiter Steph Davis, former members of South Korea\u2019s military, MMA fighter Kim Dong-hyun, freestyle motocross legend Robbie Maddison and more. Together, they offer fresh insights into how we can build stronger minds, bodies and connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMaking this series has been a life-changing journey. I\u2019ve discovered so much about my own health, resilience and what it really means to live well,\u201d said Hemsworth. \u201cI hope this next chapter inspires audiences to step outside their comfort zones and embrace challenges, because the impact it\u2019s had on my life has been truly profound.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Limitless: Live Better Now - trailer\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jsrQ77FCFEY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each part of <strong>LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW<\/strong> unpacks new science with real-world relevance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u201cBRAIN POWER\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When he is invited to join Ed Sheeran onstage at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument and conquer his nerves to perform in front of 70,000 fans. It\u2019s a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u201cRISK\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Hemsworth pushes his limits by attempting to climb a 600-foot Alpine dam in the Swiss Alps. Inspired by his children\u2019s carefree risk-taking, Chris learns from experts how exposure therapy and Flow \u2014 a state of hyperfocus \u2014 can improve mental and physical health, showing how taking risks as adults can lead to a happier, healthier life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u201cPAIN\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Hemsworth sets out to confront his chronic pain in a bold, immersive journey through South Korea. Guided by pain expert Dr. BJ Miller, he explores ancient healing traditions and cutting-edge science. Chris faces \u201cpain valley\u201d in the final test, a brutal gauntlet of Special Forces trials that will push him to his limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In August 2024, National Geographic released a video capturing the climax of Chris\u2019s brain-boosting challenge: performing \u201cThinking Out Loud\u201d on stage with his friend Ed Sheeran in front of 70,000 fans in Bucharest, Romania, during Sheeran\u2019s \u201c+\u2013=\u00f7x\u201d tour. Now, viewers can witness the full journey in the series\u2019 first episode, \u201cBrain Power,\u201d as Chris learns to play the drums from scratch with Parkway Drive\u2019s Ben Gordon. This unforgettable moment has garnered nearly 35 million views across Chris\u2019, Ed\u2019s and Nat Geo&#8217;s social accounts. A global sensation, Season 1 of <strong>LIMITLESS <\/strong>ranks as National Geographic\u2019s No. 2 most-watched streaming series ever, drawing nearly half its audience from international viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH<\/strong> is produced by Protozoa, Nutopia and Wild State for National Geographic. Tom Watt-Smith, Peter Lovering, Arif Nurmohamed and Jane Root serve as executive producers for Nutopia. Creators Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel of Protozoa return to executive produce, and Chris Hemsworth, Ben Grayson and Brandon Hill are executive producers for Wild State. For National Geographic, Bengt Anderson and Simon Raikes are executive producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT DISNEY+<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an unmatched collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney\u2019s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About National Geographic Content<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing the largest brand on social media with over 777 million followers and 1.1 billion impressions each month, National Geographic Content\u2019s award-winning and critically acclaimed storytelling inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore and care about the world through factual storytelling. National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, reaches over 532 million people worldwide in 172 countries and 33 languages as a digital, social and print publisher and across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu. Its diverse content includes Oscar\u00ae- and BAFTA award-winning film <em>Free Solo<\/em>, Oscar-nominated films <em>Fire of Love <\/em>and<em> Bobi Wine: The People\u2019s President<\/em>, Emmy\u00ae Award-winning franchise <em>9\/11: One Day in America<\/em> and <em>JFK: One Day in America<\/em>, Emmy\u00ae Award-winning series <em>Animals Up Close<\/em>, series <em>Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller<\/em>, <em>Life Below Zero<\/em>, and <em>Secrets of the Whales<\/em>, in addition to multiple National Magazine Awards, Pulitzer Prize Finalists and Webby wins. Visit<a href=\"http:\/\/nationalgeographic.com\"> <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/nationalgeographic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nationalgeographic.com<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeotv.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.natgeotv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> natgeotv.com<\/a> or explore<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/natgeo\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/natgeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@natgeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Threads<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/natgeo\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/natgeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/national-geographic\/posts\/?feedView=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> LinkedIn<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/natgeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> YouTube<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@natgeo?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> TikTok<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/nationalgeographic\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/nationalgeographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Protozoa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Protozoa, based in Chinatown NYC, is headed by Darren Aronofsky and his partner, Ari Handel. Their film credits include Aronofsky\u2019s \u03c0, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, THE FOUNTAIN, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, NOAH, mother!, THE WHALE, POSTCARD FROM EARTH for MSG Sphere, and the upcoming CAUGHT STEALING for Sony Pictures; as well as Pablo Larrain\u2019s JACKIE, Yann Demange\u2019s WHITE BOY RICK, Lance Oppenheim\u2019s SOME KIND OF HEAVEN, Josef Kubota Wladyka&#8217;s CATCH THE FAIR ONE, Alex Pritz\u2019s THE TERRITORY, Tobias Lindholm\u2019s THE GOOD NURSE, Jack Begert\u2019s LITTLE DEATH, Olivier Sarbil\u2019s documentary VIKTOR, and Brandon Kramer\u2019s HOLDING LIAT. Their recent TV credits include ONE STRANGE ROCK, WELCOME TO EARTH, and LIMITLESS for Nat Geo, KINDRED for FX, and BLACK GOLD for Paramount+.Protozoa, based in Chinatown NYC, is headed by Darren Aronofsky and his partner, Ari Handel. Their film credits include Aronofsky\u2019s \u03c0, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, THE FOUNTAIN, THE WRESTLER, BLACK SWAN, NOAH, mother!, THE WHALE, POSTCARD FROM EARTH for MSG Sphere, and the upcoming CAUGHT STEALING for Sony Pictures; as well as Pablo Larrain\u2019s JACKIE, Yann Demange\u2019s WHITE BOY RICK, Lance Oppenheim\u2019s SOME KIND OF HEAVEN, Josef Kubota Wladyka&#8217;s CATCH THE FAIR ONE, Alex Pritz\u2019s THE TERRITORY, Tobias Lindholm\u2019s THE GOOD NURSE, Jack Begert\u2019s LITTLE DEATH, Olivier Sarbil\u2019s documentary VIKTOR, and Brandon Kramer\u2019s HOLDING LIAT. Their recent TV credits include ONE STRANGE ROCK, WELCOME TO EARTH, and LIMITLESS for Nat Geo, KINDRED for FX, and BLACK GOLD for Paramount+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Nutopia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nutopia is known for creating award-winning series on a global scale, combining epic cinematography, high-end documentary storytelling, and A-list talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upcoming titles include a 20-part World War II series with Tom Hanks for The HISTORY Channel and <em>Pole to Pole with Will Smith<\/em> for National Geographic and Disney+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent releases include <em>Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny<\/em> for The HISTORY Channel and the Daytime Emmy-nominated <em>Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast<\/em> for National Geographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Wild State<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild State is a multi-platform production company that produces Scripted, Unscripted and Branded content across film, television, and digital platforms. Wild State is dedicated to generating immersive narratives that entertain and shine a light on important issues around the globe. Hemsworth and Grayson were Executive Producers on the National Geographic produced Disney+ original Limitless with Chris <em>Hemsworth, <\/em>and serve as Producers on the EXTRACTION franchise with AGBO on Netflix, <em>Crime 101 <\/em>with Amazon, and <em>Corsair Code<\/em> which is in development at Apple.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHERE GLOBAL MOVIE STAR CHRIS HEMSWORTH EMBARKS ON A BOLD NEW MISSION TO UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF LIVING BETTER \u2014 NOW From Sharing the Stage with GRAMMY\u00ae Award-Winner Ed Sheeran to Conquering the Swiss Alps and Training With Special Forces, Chris Embarks on a Global Quest To Unlock the Secrets of a Longer, Healthier Life&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/trailer-debut-for-national-geographics-new-season-of-limitless-live-better-now\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Trailer Debut for National Geographic&#8217;s New Season of &#8220;Limitless: Live Better Now&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[263],"class_list":["post-23838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-online","tag-disney-2","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Limitless-NatGeo-DisneyPlus-2025.jpg?fit=550%2C686&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23838","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23838"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23838\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}