Disney Worldbuilders Documentary Takes Fans Behind the Scenes

The Walt Disney Company has released a trailer for its upcoming feature-length documentary 'Disney Worldbuilders.' The film, directed by Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, promises to take viewers behind the scenes with some of the creative leaders responsible for Disney's most beloved stories and theme park experiences.

Set to premiere on Disney+ on August 20, Disney Worldbuilders explores the unique creative relationship between Disney's movies, television franchises, and parks. The documentary delves into how ideas often evolve from one medium into another.

The trailer showcases conversations with top names at Disney, including CEO Bob Iger, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jared Bush, and Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro. It teases how worlds from Avatar, Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pixar, Frozen, and Zootopia have been transformed into immersive experiences at Disney parks worldwide.

One of the most intriguing moments in the trailer is the promise of a glimpse at what's still to come. The documentary will feature looks at upcoming lands and projects currently in development for Disney destinations around the world, offering fans a peek into one of the company's most ambitious periods of expansion.