Disney's Storytelling Secrets Unveiled in New Documentary Series

A new documentary series called DISNEY WORLDBUILDERS is set to premiere on Disney+, showcasing the creative process behind some of Disney's most iconic franchises. The feature-length film, directed by Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, brings together prominent storytellers including Bob Iger, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jared Bush, and Josh D'Amaro to discuss the intersection of storytelling and theme park experiences.

Iwerks' documentary explores how stories like Avatar, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Frozen, and Zootopia come to life in Disney's theme parks around the world. The film reveals a creative practice that moves in every direction, where a story can inspire a place, and a place can then inspire the next story.

The documentary is set to have its world premiere at D23, the ultimate Disney fan event, on August 16, before streaming exclusively on Disney+. Iwerks' own family has a long history with Disney - her grandfather Ub Iwerks was Walt Disney's original animator and co-creator of Mickey Mouse.