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"Earth's Children" (also known as "A Life in the Wild") was jointly produced by BBC Earth and Magic Light. The film captures the life cycle of all living beings, from the moment of birth until they complete the crucial mission of passing on their legacy, through a series of vivid and imaginative stories. It reveals the intricate connections between the life cycles of Earth's creatures, with many scenes never before seen in film. Directed by Michael Gunton and Martha Holmes from BBC's Natural History Unit, the documentary also features Daniel Craig making his debut as a narrator for a documentary, with the film using simple language to make it accessible to children. Craig expressed his gratitude for being part of the project, praising BBC's Natural History Unit for their unparalleled documentary-making skills over the years. The production and post-production of the film took over four years, with content meticulously edited from over ten thousand hours of footage, showcasing awe-inspiring creatures that are sometimes fierce and strange, sometimes cute and beautiful, and often amusing in unexpected ways. The film set numerous "firsts" in its filming, including animals appearing in film for the first time, behaviors being documented for the first time, or new filming techniques that make familiar scenes look completely different. "Earth's Children" premiered in Japan on September 1st. According to MOJO's box office data, it was screened in 310 theaters and earned $4.54 million in four days, securing the top spot on the Japanese box office chart for the weekend. According to Japanese media, the documentary attracted 299,391 viewers in its first four days. In terms of promotion, the Japanese distributor, Avex, spared no effort for this documentary. In the Japanese version, Shokichi Matsumoto and his daughter, Takako Matsumoto, serve as the narrators, and they appeared on the popular Japanese variety show "SmapxSmap," hosted by the Japanese boy band SMAP, on September 5th. The theme song for the Japanese version of the film, "Revival" by the music group Mr. Children, also generated significant buzz.