National Geographic Documentary Films’ Lost in the Jungle dives into the incredible rescue of children forced to survive on their own following a plane crash. Directed by Free Solo‘s Oscar-winning team Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin and BAFTA winner Juan Camilo Cruz (Venezuela: Country of Lost Children), Lost in the Jungle will stream on National Geographic on September 12, 2025 and on Disney+ beginning September 13.
National Geographic offers this synopsis: “After a deadly plane crash strands four young siblings deep within the Amazon, a dramatic rescue mission unfolds, uniting Indigenous trackers and the Colombian military in a race against time. For the first time ever, Lost in the Jungle offers the exclusive account of this incredible true story directly from the children themselves and the rescuers who scoured the rainforest for a grueling 40 days and nights to find them. Lost in the Jungle is a gripping tale of survival, courage, and hope.”
Cruz, Vasarhelyi, and Chin serve as producers, along with Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Mark Grieco, Anna Barnes, and Guillermo Galdos. Carolyn Bernstein, Tim Horsburgh, Josh Braun, Luis Del Valle, and Hollman Morris are the executive producers.
“Chai and Jimmy are gifted storytellers whose inspiring films celebrate unlikely heroes who push the limits of human potential. We’re delighted to partner with them once again, alongside talented Colombian filmmaker Juan Camilo Cruz and our longtime collaborators at Lightbox—truly a powerhouse team,” stated Carolyn Bernstein, EVP of Documentary Films at National Geographic. “The journey of these courageous children is nothing short of astonishing, and we’re so proud to bring their unforgettable story to the world.”
“This story intrigued us from the very first time we heard about it,” commented director Jimmy Chin. “Working with Juan and the amazing team in Colombia allowed us to really showcase incredible details about the rescue and survival like never before. We hope audiences leave as inspired as we were by Lesly and the powerful partnership among the rescue teams.”
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