Ghost Elephants
“An epic search for a mythical giant.”
In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
Where to watch Ghost Elephants in United States
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National GeographicClick a service to open Ghost Elephants there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ghost Elephants streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Ghost Elephants
Ghost Elephants is a 2026 English-language documentary film directed by Werner Herzog. The cast is led by Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV.
Ghost Elephants was produced by Sobey Road Entertainment, Skellig Rock, and The Roots Production Service and made in United States of America and Namibia. It was released on February 27, 2026, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Writers
- Werner Herzog
- Release date
- February 27, 2026
- OTT release
- March 8, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Namibia
- Production
- Sobey Road Entertainment, Skellig Rock, The Roots Production Service
Ghost Elephants cast & crew
Ghost Elephants was directed by Werner Herzog and written by Werner Herzog.
The cast features Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Steve Boyes as Self, Kerllen Costa as Self - Environmental Anthropologist, Xui as Self, Xui Dawid as Self, and Kobus as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ernst Reijseger, cinematography is by Rafael Leyva, and it was produced by Ariel Leon Isacovitch and Andrew Trapani.
Is Ghost Elephants worth watching?
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Ghost Elephants is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ghost Elephants
In United States, you can stream Ghost Elephants on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and National Geographic. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 8, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Ghost Elephants
Werner Herzog
Narrator (voice)
Steve Boyes
Self
Kerllen Costa
Self - Environmental Anthropologist
Xui
Self
Xui Dawid
Self
Kobus
Self
Gary Trower
Self - Anthropologist, San Culture Specialist
Jordana Meyer
Self - Molecular Ecologist, Stanford University
Regedor Kaketche
Self - King of the Nkangala
António Luhoke
Self - Luchazi Hunter
Melissa Hawkins
Self - Curator of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution
Mary Faith Flores
Self - Molecular Technician, Smithsonian Institution
Ghost Elephants — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ghost Elephants in United States?
Ghost Elephants is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Ghost Elephants on Disney Plus?
Yes — Ghost Elephants is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Ghost Elephants in?
Ghost Elephants is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Ghost Elephants rated?
Ghost Elephants is rated NR. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
▸When did Ghost Elephants release on OTT?
Ghost Elephants became available digitally on March 8, 2026.
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