Asteroids: The Spark of Life?(2026)
Asteroids: The Spark of Life? Synopsis
Imagine a time when Earth was a molten, volcanic wasteland, constantly bombarded by colossal asteroids. We’ve long feared these cosmic impacts as destroyers of life – just ask the dinosaurs – but what if they were the key to our very existence? Explore a revolutionary new theory suggesting that these violent collisions provided the essential ingredients – water, minerals, and energy – needed for life to ignite on our planet. Discover how scientists are unearthing evidence from lunar rocks and ancient impact craters, revealing that the very objects once thought to extinguish life might have actually sparked it.
Asteroids: The Spark of Life? (2026) is a documentary film directed by Ruth Berry, released on January 21, 2026 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Mercer Boffey. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ruth Berry
- Writers:
- Ruth Berry
- Production:
- NOVA, PBS
- Status:
- Released
Asteroids: The Spark of Life? Cast & Crew
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Directed by Ruth Berry, written by Ruth Berry.
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Asteroids: The Spark of Life? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Asteroids: The Spark of Life? online?
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Asteroids: The Spark of Life? (2026) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Asteroids: The Spark of Life??
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The main cast of Asteroids: The Spark of Life? (2026) includes Mercer Boffey. The film was directed by Ruth Berry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Asteroids: The Spark of Life? released?
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Asteroids: The Spark of Life? was released on January 21, 2026 and runs for 54m.
Is Asteroids: The Spark of Life? worth watching?
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Asteroids: The Spark of Life? (2026) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.