The Futurist · Longevity Season
A 10-episode documentary season on longevity science. Premiering Spring 2027.
The Futurist series goes deep on the science, technology, and human stories rewriting how long — and how well — we live. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, and Tubi to 420M+ viewers across 25+ countries.
Curated with Naveen Jain
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By 2030, the global longevity market will exceed $600 billion. The scientists, founders, and companies shaping this future are working today — but most of their stories aren't reaching the audience that needs to see them.
The Futurist: Longevity Season tells those stories. Ten episodes. Ten defining frontiers. Ten companies leading the field.
Distributed to the largest documentary audience in the category.
Longevity is one of the most over-claimed fields in modern media. We hold a different line.
Every story featured in this season is grounded in clinical evidence, peer-reviewed research, or measurable scientific rigor. We don't feature single-supplement claims, biofield therapies, unregulated stem cell tourism, or hero-molecule narratives without trial data.
We feature the companies, scientists, and founders doing the actual work.
✓ We Cover
✗ We Don't Cover
The gut microbiome influences immune function, metabolism, cognition, and aging. The companies decoding the microbiome are unlocking the first true personalized health platform.
Aging is no longer just managed — it's being reversed at the cellular level. Cellular reprogramming and senolytic therapies are moving from theory to clinical trial.
Sleep is the most underleveraged longevity intervention. The science of sleep architecture and circadian rhythm is rewriting healthspan strategy.
Metabolism is the master switch for healthspan. GLP-1 agonists, continuous glucose monitoring, and metabolic biomarkers are reshaping prevention.
Cardiovascular fitness is the single strongest predictor of all-cause mortality. The science of training for healthspan is now operational.
Living longer means nothing if the mind doesn't follow. The next frontier is protecting and enhancing cognitive function across decades.
Hormonal decline drives much of aging — but until recently, the science of intervention was fragmented and underused. Clinical hormone optimization is becoming evidence-based standard practice.
The biggest longevity breakthroughs aren't drugs — they're knowing exactly what's happening inside you, years before it matters. Full-body imaging, liquid biopsy, and multi-omics are rewriting prevention.
Rapamycin, metformin, and the next generation of longevity drugs are moving from animal studies into human trials. The pharma frontier of healthspan extension is real and accelerating.
Every longevity intervention is becoming AI-augmented. The companies building personal longevity platforms — combining diagnostics, intervention, and continuous monitoring — are creating the operating system for living longer.
✓ Good Fit
✗ Not a Fit
Editorial Curator
Naveen Jain — founder of Viome, Moon Express, and one of the most active builders in the longevity space — serves as editorial curator for this season. Naveen identifies the companies and scientists shaping the future of human longevity, working alongside Ian Khan to ensure every story reflects the actual frontier of the field.
Naveen appears across the season as the curator voice — anchoring Episode 1 on the microbiome and contributing across multiple frontier conversations.
Host & Executive Producer
Ian Khan is host and executive producer of The Futurist. A Global Top 30 Futurist, Thinkers50 Distinguished Honoree, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Featured on CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Fast Company. The Futurist streams to 420M+ viewers across Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi, and 45+ OTT platforms in 25+ countries.
Applications reviewed. Featured companies confirmed for the season.
Script development. Interview prep. Filming schedule locked. Editorial direction set.
On-site filming with featured companies. Field shoots. Scientist and expert interviews.
Editing. Color. Sound. Approvals.
Season premieres on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, and Tubi. Press tour begins. Industry event screenings.
Limited episode slots. Featured companies confirmed by October 2026.