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Escape from Extinction

8.020211h 29mMovieDocumentary

Rare footage of endangered animals and interviews with the world's leading animal welfare specialists and conservation scientists working to protect animals from all seven of Earth's continents, and its mighty oceans, lakes, and rivers.

DirectorMatthew R. Brady
WritersAlex Blumberg·Peter Meadows
ProducersMatthew R. Brady·Robin Ganzert

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Matthew R. Brady

HMHelen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Narrator (voice)

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Escape from Extinction — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape from Extinction?

Escape from Extinction is streaming on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and Hoopla in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Escape from Extinction on Netflix?

No, Escape from Extinction is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

Is Escape from Extinction on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Escape from Extinction isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch Escape from Extinction for free?

Escape from Extinction is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Australia.

Is there a sequel to Escape from Extinction?

Yes — Escape from Extinction is followed by Escape from Extinction: Rewilding (2024) in the Escape from Extinction Collection.

Is there a prequel to Escape from Extinction?

Escape from Extinction is the first film in the Escape from Extinction Collection.

Is Escape from Extinction part of a trilogy?

No — Escape from Extinction is part of the Escape from Extinction Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Escape from Extinction Collection?

There are 2 films in the Escape from Extinction Collection: Escape from Extinction (2021) and Escape from Extinction: Rewilding (2024).