Review: GHOST ELEPHANTS – Werner Herzog Gets Ethereal in Search of a Dream

This is perhaps Herzog’s best movie in a decade, combining all of the incredible visuals, storytelling, and filmmaking prowess that we expect from the legendary director. Ghost Elephants soars because Herzog is willing to step into any environment and make a film. Yet it’s his ability to decode, build tension, and control the very atmosphere that makes him second to none. With National Geographic backing the film, Herzog’s latest adventure is 2026’s first must-watch documentary.