After captivating audiences with LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH, the Hollywood superstar is back with a brand-new mission. This time, he’s not just trying to live longer — he’s on a quest to live better now.
Premiering August 15 on Disney+ Hotstar, LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW is the next evolution in National Geographic’s hit series, bringing us on a raw and powerful three-part journey across the globe.
Produced by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Protozoa), Jane Root (Nutopia), and Hemsworth himself alongside Ben Grayson (Wild State), the series dives deep into some of life’s toughest challenges — pain, fear, and cognitive decline — and explores how we can overcome them to build stronger bodies, sharper minds, and more meaningful connections.
A Global Journey of Grit, Growth and Discovery
Filmed across six countries over two years, the new season sees Hemsworth undertaking three intense challenges, each themed around a key area of human health.
These are not just theoretical tests — they are real-life, physically demanding and mentally exhausting experiences designed to extract practical, science-backed tools that we can all apply in our everyday lives.
Whether he’s drumming on stage with Ed Sheeran in front of 70,000 fans, scaling a 600-foot wall in the Swiss Alps, or enduring electrocution and pepper spray with South Korean Special Forces, Hemsworth is all-in — and he’s doing it so we can learn from his journey.
Episode 1: Brain Power
The first episode centers around boosting cognitive health by embracing new skills and challenges. Chris takes on drumming from scratch, guided by Ben Gordon, drummer of Parkway Drive.
With just months of practice, his goal is audacious: to perform live onstage with Ed Sheeran during a packed stadium show in Romania.
This isn’t just about mastering an instrument — it’s about neuroplasticity, memory, and confronting performance anxiety.
Chris’ performance of “Thinking Out Loud” became a viral moment online, amassing over 35 million views across social media — and now fans can see the full journey behind the magic.
Episode 2: Risk
In the second episode, Chris takes a terrifying step — literally — into the world of calculated risk. Inspired by his children’s natural curiosity and fearlessness, he attempts to climb a dam wall in the Swiss Alps. At 600 feet tall, it’s no walk in the park.
Working with experts in exposure therapy and “flow state” psychology, Chris explores how the right kind of risk can actually enhance our mental and emotional well-being.
Adults often become more risk-averse over time, but this episode suggests that reintroducing risk in a mindful way can actually make us feel more alive and fulfilled.
Episode 3: Pain
The final challenge is the most personal for Hemsworth. After years of silently dealing with chronic pain, he travels to South Korea to undergo an intense immersion with the Special Forces.
From ancient Eastern healing practices to cutting-edge science, the episode delves into how we perceive pain — and how we can retrain our response to it.
Guided by Dr. BJ Miller, a renowned palliative care physician, Hemsworth undergoes a brutal gauntlet of physical tests including electrocution and pepper spray.
The goal? To confront his pain head-on and share what he learns so others may find relief, too.
Backed by Science, Driven by Heart
What sets LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW apart is its unique blend of science, storytelling, and celebrity.
It’s not just a fitness challenge or travel series — it’s a transformative exploration of how the latest science intersects with ancient wisdom, viewed through the lens of someone who’s willing to put his body and mind on the line for our benefit.
Joining Hemsworth throughout are experts like Dr. Maya Shankar (cognitive scientist), Prof. Abigail Marsh (neuroscientist), Steph Davis (wingsuiter), and Kim Dong-hyun (MMA fighter).
Together, they form a compelling chorus of voices that offer insight, empathy, and inspiration.
A Personal Transformation for a Global Audience
“This has been a life-changing journey,” said Chris Hemsworth. “I’ve discovered so much about my own health, resilience and what it really means to live well. I hope this next chapter inspires audiences to step outside their comfort zones and embrace challenges.”
With Season 1 ranking as National Geographic’s second-most watched streaming series ever, there’s no doubt that LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW will make waves across the globe — and maybe even change a few lives along the way.
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