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National Geographic to Release 2027 Aron Ralston Documentary

7/29/2026

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U.S. National Geographic Documentary Films will release a 2027 documentary about Aron Ralston, directed by James Marsh.
The film incorporates Ralston’s raw video diary recorded during six days in 2003 when a boulder pinned his arm.
EVP Carolyn Bernstein called the project a “bucket-list moment.”
After a brief theatrical run, the documentary will stream on Disney+ and Hulu, though no release date is set.

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U.S. National Geographic Documentary Films will release a 2027 documentary about Aron Ralston, directed by James Marsh.
The film incorporates Ralston’s raw video diary recorded during six days in 2003 when a boulder pinned his arm.
EVP Carolyn Bernstein called the project a “bucket-list moment.”
After a brief theatrical run, the documentary will stream on Disney+ and Hulu, though no release date is set.