NBC has greenlit its Emmy-nominated nature documentary series “The Americas” for a second season, exploring new regions and digging deeper into the wildlife and landscapes that the supercontinent has to offer.

Production is currently underway, and the new season is set to premiere in 2028.

Special episodes will roll out in the lead up to season two, starting with “The Americas: A Wild 250th,” airing July 2 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC and next day on Peacock. NBC will also air “The Americas: Mother’s Day” in 2027.

Tom Hanks is set to return as narrator for all new episodes, including the specials.

“We’re thrilled to bring ‘The Americas’ back into viewers’ homes, taking them on a journey that reveals even more of the extraordinary worlds, iconic landscapes and remarkable wildlife that make North and South America so compelling — all while blending breathtaking scale, discovery, humor and heart,” said Sharon Vuong, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Programming, NBC. “With Tom Hanks’ distinctive voice behind the awe-inspiring visuals and with our partners at UTAS and BBC Studios Natural History Unit, season two is poised to deliver even further on the series’ commitment to unique storytelling and bold explorations of the natural world.

“The Americas was a bold bet – a cinematic natural history series of this scale hadn’t been seen on broadcast television in years, and thankfully, audiences embraced it in a huge way,” said Toby Gorman, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio. “The success of season one gives us the opportunity to dream even bigger for season two, expanding the scope, pushing the filmmaking to new heights, and deepening the emotional connection viewers found with the series. We’re proud to continue our partnership with NBC, BBC Studios Natural History Unit, and Tom Hanks as we bring this next chapter to life.”

Mike Gunton, Creative Director of BBC Studios Natural History Unit and executive producer added, “Working on ‘The Americas’ was absolutely exhilarating – being able to bring the breath-taking landscapes and unique wildlife of this extraordinary ‘super-continent’ to life was a truly inspiring experience. There are so many more stories to tell and places to explore – we can’t wait to get started on Series Two. We’re thrilled to continue our exciting partnership with NBC and Universal Television Alternative Studio, and of course having Tom Hanks back on board again is the icing on the cake.”

“The Americas” is executive produced by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning wildlife producer Mike Gunton (“Life,” “Planet Earth II,” “Dynasties”) and Emmy-nominated Holly Spearing for BBC Studios Natural History Unit in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.