Disney Worldbuilders: A Deep Dive into the Magic Behind the Empire
Disney Worldbuilders is a one-hour documentary by Leslie Iwerks that explores how Disney transforms its most beloved stories into immersive experiences across films, streaming, and Disney Parks. The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the company's evolution from its earliest beginnings to theme parks around the world.
The documentary begins with Bob Iger, former President, Chairman, and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, who discusses the company's acquisitions over the years and emphasizes that while Disney remains grounded in the foundation Walt Disney built, the company continues looking toward innovation and future growth. Throughout the film, viewers hear from Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Pete Docter, James Cameron, and Jennifer Lee, among others.
Each creative discusses their projects, including Star Wars and The Mandalorian & Grogu, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, films such as Monsters, Inc. and Inside Out, the Avatar franchise, and Frozen. The documentary then shows how Disney worked alongside these creators to transform their stories into theme park attractions and immersive lands.
The film also offers a glimpse of what lies ahead, including a look at Avengers Campus, currently under construction, while hinting at several other projects Disney has planned for the future.