Chris Hemsworth and his father, Craig Hemsworth, begin a heartfelt journey together as they confront Craig’s recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis, offering viewers a window into their relationship and the challenges they face. The release of the new series,
“Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember,”
highlights Chris Hemsworth’s Alzheimer’s journey, focusing on family resilience, emotional truths, and the search for understanding along the way.
The series follows the Hemsworth family through a pivotal moment, many years after Chris announced a reduced acting workload to prioritize his loved ones, especially due to his own genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s. The disease itself robs individuals of memories and relationships, something Chris openly grapples with as he seeks greater awareness and solutions for his father and their family unit.
Family Bonds and Coping with Change
Throughout the documentary, the Hemsworths—Chris, his wife Elsa Pataky, father Craig, mother Leonie Hemsworth, and extended family including Liam Hemsworth, Luke Hemsworth, and six grandchildren—join together, discussing how they support one another through Craig’s diagnosis. The series spotlights Leonie and Craig’s 45-year partnership and the strength required to face such life-altering news. Family scenes reveal their dynamic, with Chris emphasizing the importance of recognizing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and distinguishing between normal aging and disease progression, so they can provide Craig the tailored support that he needs.
A Journey Through Memory and Connection
For Chris Hemsworth, this project is more than just a television endeavor—it is a personal mission rooted in his commitment to family and wellness. Having previously focused on health research for himself and now for his father, Chris uses this series to explore whether memories and social interactions might influence the progression of Alzheimer’s. Unlike his past documentary work, “A Road Trip to Remember” provides a rare, intimate look at Chris’s relationship with Craig, making their exploration a shared experience for the audience.
“In this intimate and uplifting documentary, Chris Hemsworth turns the spotlight away from himself and toward his father, Craig, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Determined to help, Chris designs a therapeutic “road trip back in time,” revisiting key places from their past to explore the powerful science of social connection—a crucial but overlooked tool in protecting brain health. Along the way, Chris uncovers surprising research showing that connection isn’t just good for the soul—it can reduce the risk of dementia, slow cognitive decline, and even prolong life. This emotional journey across Australia becomes a chance for Chris and Craig to deepen their bond, relive memories, and discover how love, community, and nostalgia can be potent medicine. It’s not about curing Alzheimer’s—it’s about reconnecting.” – Unattributed
The documentary captures moments as Chris and Craig travel across Australia, visiting locations significant to their shared history. Scenes illustrate how revisiting these places allows them to reconnect—not just to each other, but to happier times, and to the wider Hemsworth family. The focus on social connection in the series underscores emerging research that points to its benefits in slowing cognitive decline and even potentially extending lives.
What the Series Means for Alzheimer’s Awareness and the Hemsworth Family
“Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember”
will be available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+ from November 23, providing viewers with an up-close examination of the realities that families face when dealing with Alzheimer’s. This exploration is not about finding a cure for the disease, but about cherishing the moments that remain and understanding the power of family, community, and collective memory in the face of hardship.
The series is a poignant reminder that Alzheimer’s impacts not just the individual, but their entire circle of loved ones. By allowing cameras into their journey, Chris, Craig, Leonie, Elsa, and the wider Hemsworth family offer audiences empathy, transparency, and hope, casting light on both the science and emotional landscape of the condition. As the world watches, the Hemsworth family’s story could help destigmatize Alzheimer’s and inspire new conversations about the disease’s impact on families everywhere.
