Next Generation Premiere on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu in Mid-September

structors. It’s a high-stakes game where students learn to adapt to unpredictable threats while maintaining situational awareness. Some struggle with the intense pressure, while others rise to the challenge, showcasing their skills in aerial combat. For one student, the lesson hits close to home in a surprising way.“AIRBORNE”Premieres Oct. 14 at 9/8c on Nat Geo, Streams Oct. 15 on Disney+ and HuluStudents must complete their final phase of training, air combat maneuvering. It’s a make-or-break moment where they put all they’ve learned to the ultimate test in a series of intense dogfights, showcasing their precision, skill, and composure under life-and-death situations. They are pushed to their limits, and some must come face-to-face with their own fears to prevail.“WINGS OF GOLD”Premieres Oct. 21 at 9/8c on Nat Geo, Streams Oct. 22 on Disney+ and HuluThe final test arrives as students qualify to land on an aircraft carrier. This is the culmination of their journey, where months of training, sacrifice, and determination come down to a single moment. Success means earning their wings of gold. For some, it’s the realization of a lifelong dream. For others, it’s a hard-learned lesson in the price of ambition.TOP GUNS: THE NEXT GENERATION is produced for National Geographic by Cake Studios. Melissa Wood is executive producer for National Geographic. For Cake Studios, Thomas Viner is executive producer. Lou Occhicone serves as showrunner. Executive producer for Boat Rocker Studios is David Lavery. Spike Van Briesen, Philip Byron, Christopher Scollard, Sean Moran, Tim Pastore, and Brad Burke will serve as executive producers on the series.

Let us know in the comments if you’re excited to watch the thrilling journey of these young fighter pilots as they push their limits, challenge themselves, and pursue their dreams of earning those coveted wings of gold!