Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory

Bertie Gregory arrives in the Serengeti as the great wildebeest migration fills the plains, intent on filming cheetahs at the height of their activity. He spends time beside a mother tending tiny cubs, and with a young coalition of males whose coordinated hunts show speed and teamwork. Through patient observation and close-up cinematography he captures everyday moments and surprising hardships, from food scarcity to environmental pressures, without revealing any major surprises about individual outcomes. The film keeps the focus tight on behavior and habitat, letting the animals and the landscape tell most of the story while Bertie offers context and curiosity.

Released in 2026, this documentary was directed by Jigar Ganatra and features Bertie Gregory as the on-screen host, filmed on location in the Serengeti to follow cheetah life during the migration season.

The film saw a limited theatrical and on-demand rollout rather than a wide commercial release, so there are no headline box office figures; distribution emphasized specialty cinemas and streaming platforms aimed at nature audiences.

Critical responses have been generally favorable, reflected in a 7.111/10 user vote average from early viewers. Reviewers and audiences tended to praise the intimate camerawork and natural behavior sequences, and common themes include maternal care, the dynamics of male coalitions, and the pressures cheetahs face from shifting prey patterns and human-impacted landscapes.

Early audience reactions, especially on social media and wildlife forums, highlighted the film's striking close-ups and accessible presentation, which helped spark conversations about cheetah conservation and the challenges of filming predators during the migration. Educators and small conservation groups have used clips to illustrate hunting techniques and cub rearing in outreach settings.