ABOUT THE SERIES and THE MOVEMENT From the executive producers of the Emmy®-winning Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron comes A Road Map to Happiness, a bold new documentary series that explores the universal pursuit of happiness through action-filled, globe-spanning journeys. Guided by celebrated storytellers and cultural explorers, the series takes audiences on an immersive global adventure—traveling from Indonesia and New Zealand to Austria, Denmark, Portugal, Finland, and across the United States—in search of the small, transformative moments that bring meaning and joy to everyday life. Along the way, the series reveals a powerful truth: while cultures, landscapes, and traditions may differ, humanity is deeply connected through Mother Earth and a shared desire to live happier, more fulfilled lives. Hosted by wellness expert and environmental advocate Darin Olien, with featured journeys led by Jason Momoa, Shailene Woodley, Elijah Wood, Alec Baldwin, and others to be announced, A Road Map to Happiness is at once irreverent, emotional, and deeply human—offering audiences renewed faith in connection, laughter, and possibility. This is more than a series—it’s the beginning of a global happiness movement. With the launch of roadtohappy.net (http://roadtohappy.net/), we’re creating an interactive platform that captures the universal keys to happiness we uncovered on our journey to find the happiest people on Earth. Produced by the Emmy®-winning team of Darin Olien, Cary Floyd, Griffin Gmelich, Heather White Rezner and cinematographer Nick Higgins. As an exclusive first look, the producers—alongside series partners World of Hyatt™, Toyota, and ECOS—will debut a seven-minute sizzle reel at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. Hosted at the World of Hyatt House, the screening reflects Hyatt’s commitment to the transformative power of travel—creating extraordinary, member-only experiences that elevate storytelling beyond the screen and offer a compelling preview of the series’ tone, scope, and emotional impact.
