National Geographic has announced Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember, a one-hour documentary premiering on November 23, 2025, at 9/8c. It streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The special marks Hemsworth’s most personal story yet, as he rides across Australia with his father, Craig Hemsworth, following Craig’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
A Journey of Memory and Connection
This heartfelt film turns the focus away from celebrity and toward family. Chris explores how love, community, and nostalgia help protect the brain. Moving beyond his physical challenges in Limitless, he embarks on a “road trip back in time.” Each stop rekindles shared memories while uncovering new science showing how social connection supports brain function.
During the trip, Chris and Craig are guided by Dr. Suraj Samtani, a dementia specialist from the University of New South Wales Centre for Healthy Brain Aging. His research, backed by a global study of 40,000 people across 14 countries, shows that regular social contact can cut the risk of dementia in half and slow decline after diagnosis.
The Science Behind the Trip
The journey highlights three practical tools for brain health:
- Reminiscence Therapy: Talking about past experiences or visiting meaningful places can boost memory and mental function.
- Social Connection: Consistent interactions with friends and family help reduce cognitive decline and early mortality.
- Social Bridging: Joining community groups or volunteering strengthens mental resilience and overall well-being.
Hemsworth shared, “My dad and I had always talked about returning to the Northern Territory, where our family once lived. More recently, the idea became more important. The result was a deeper and more surprising journey than I ever imagined.”
From Limitless to a Personal Mission
A Road Trip to Remember follows the success of Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, National Geographic’s hit series on living better and longer. In Limitless: Live Better Now, Hemsworth pushed his limits—playing guitar on stage with Ed Sheeran before 70,000 fans. Now he brings that same curiosity home, learning how connection and love can support mental health.
A Story of Love, Science, and Family
Set against the stunning landscapes of Australia, Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember celebrates memory, life, and human connection. Through laughter and reflection, Chris and Craig discover that love, community, and shared experience remain powerful medicine for the soul.
