On February 7, 2026, Hollywood Records unveiled the official soundtrack for the National Geographic docuseries Pole to Pole with Will Smith, instantly making it available on all major digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. For fans of both epic exploration and evocative film scores, this release marks a new chapter in experiencing Will Smith’s ambitious global journey—not just through sight, but through sound.
Pole to Pole with Will Smith is no ordinary travelogue. The series, five years in the making, documents Smith’s 100-day odyssey across all seven continents. From the icefields of Antarctica to the lush jungles of the Amazon, the towering peaks of the Himalayas, the vast deserts of Africa, the remote Pacific islands, and the forbidding icebergs of the Arctic, Smith’s adventure is as much about inner discovery as it is about traversing the globe. According to What’s On Disney Plus, Smith was inspired by his late mentor to seek answers to life’s big questions, throwing himself into a series of daunting challenges along the way—skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and even diving beneath the North Pole’s ice sheet.
But the series doesn’t just highlight Smith’s physical feats. Guided by a team of experts, scientists, and explorers, he participates in world-first scientific discoveries and forges connections with indigenous communities such as the Waorani of the Amazon and the San people of the Kalahari. Their knowledge and resilience, as depicted in the series, offer powerful lessons about humanity’s relationship with the planet and the challenges that lie ahead.
As if the visual storytelling weren’t enough, the soundtrack—composed by Benjamin Wallfisch and Chris Egan—brings a new layer of depth to the narrative. Hollywood Records’ release features 24 original tracks that underscore the emotional highs and lows of Smith’s expedition. The opening track, “Beautiful but Terrifying” (4:46), sets the tone for the series, capturing what National Geographic describes as “the wonder of Earth’s most extreme environments paired with their inherent danger.”
Wallfisch, whose credits include Blade Runner 2049, It, Hidden Figures, The Flash, Shazam!, Mortal Kombat, and the upcoming Alien: Romulus, brings a cinematic scale to the project. Egan, known for his work on Fireheart and Tiny World, adds a layer of emotional intimacy rooted in nature. Together, their collaboration creates a soundscape that is as expansive as the environments Smith explores. As Laughing Place notes, the score “mirrors the extremes explored in the series, beautiful, tense, reflective, and often humbling,” perfectly complementing Smith’s deeply personal journey.
The soundtrack’s 24 tracks mirror the physical and emotional trajectory of Smith’s seven extraordinary expeditions. Titles like “Self Doubt” (3:11), “Secrets of Nature” (2:40), “Rivers in the Sky” (3:37), and “Anaconda” (4:41) chart the peaks and valleys of the adventure, while shorter pieces such as “Enter the Abyss” (1:37) and “Fear of Contamination” (1:23) punctuate moments of tension and introspection. The album closes with “Chasing the Pole” (2:08), a fitting finale that encapsulates the relentless drive at the heart of Smith’s quest.
Beyond the music and the adventure, the series is a testament to the power of storytelling itself. Produced by Westbrook Studios, Nutopia, and Protozoa, Pole to Pole with Will Smith premiered all seven episodes on National Geographic over the past several weeks, with the full series now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The show’s blend of cutting-edge science, environmental storytelling, and bold exploration is told with the scale, access, and authenticity that only National Geographic can deliver.
For Smith, the journey was about more than just ticking boxes on a bucket list. The series highlights his willingness to push himself mentally and physically, confronting fears and vulnerabilities along the way. As he interacts with scientists and indigenous leaders, Smith’s openness to learning and growth becomes a central theme. The soundtrack, with its sweeping orchestral passages and moments of quiet reflection, amplifies these themes, inviting listeners to experience the journey’s emotional beats as if they were right there beside him.
The album’s tracklist reads like a roadmap through Smith’s adventure. Each title—“Survivors Guilt,” “Never Lose This,” “Sea Crossing,” “Final Lesson,” “Water Is Gold,” and “Under the Ice Sheet”—offers a hint at the narrative arc of the series, moving fluidly through moments of awe, fear, hope, and revelation. According to the official release, “the score mirrors the extremes explored in the series, beautiful, tense, reflective, and often humbling,” underscoring the emotional stakes of Smith’s expedition.
Hollywood Records’ decision to release the soundtrack across all major platforms underscores the growing recognition of music’s role in immersive storytelling. For many viewers, the score is more than background noise—it’s an essential part of the journey, carrying the series from one breathtaking locale to the next. As fans revisit the series or discover it for the first time, the soundtrack offers a way to relive the adventure or experience it anew, guided by the music that accompanied Smith from pole to pole.
It’s worth noting the impressive resumes of the composers behind the project. Benjamin Wallfisch’s work on films like Blade Runner 2049 and It has earned him international acclaim, while Chris Egan’s contributions to nature documentaries and animated features bring a unique sensitivity to the score. Their collaboration on Pole to Pole with Will Smith is a testament to the power of music to bridge the gap between the grandeur of nature and the vulnerability of human experience.
For those looking to dive deeper, the full tracklist offers a journey in itself: “Beautiful but Terrifying,” “Self Doubt,” “Secrets of Nature,” “Rivers in the Sky,” “Most Alive Place,” “Enter the Abyss,” “Survivors Guilt,” “Fear of Contamination,” “Welcome,” “Anaconda,” “Never Lose This,” “Sea Crossing,” “Final Journey,” “Unpredictable Waters,” “Life in Tench,” “Happiness,” “Final Lesson,” “Hunt and Gather,” “Meet Qhaikgao,” “Water Is Gold,” “Made for Nature,” “Special Ocean,” “Under the Ice Sheet,” and “Chasing the Pole.”
As Pole to Pole with Will Smith continues to stream on Disney+ and Hulu, and the soundtrack finds its way into playlists around the world, the series stands as a reminder of the power of curiosity, resilience, and the human spirit. Whether through breathtaking visuals or a stirring score, Smith’s journey resonates with anyone who has ever wondered what lies beyond the horizon—or within themselves.