Disney is bringing a new documentary to Disney+ this August. Disney Worldbuilders takes you behind the scenes of how Disney's biggest stories turn into real experiences.
Director Leslie Iwerks, an Academy Award and Emmy nominee, leads the project. She sits down with the people who built some of the most memorable characters, films, and attractions at Disney.
If you've ever wanted to walk through Zootopia, team up with the Avengers, or fly the Millennium Falcon, this documentary gets into how those experiences came together.
What Disney Worldbuilders Covers
The documentary features conversations with Disney Legends, award-winning filmmakers, and leaders from across the company. They talk about their early inspirations, turning points in their careers, and the Disney memories that shaped their work.
You'll hear from the people behind some of your favorite films, characters, and attractions. The film also shows early looks at new lands and experiences currently in development.
Featured storytellers include:
- Bob Iger, former CEO and Senior Advisor, The Walt Disney Company, and incoming Disney Legend
- Jennifer Lee, Academy Award-winning writer and director of Frozen
- Josh D'Amaro, CEO, The Walt Disney Company
- Dave Filoni, President and Chief Creative Officer, Lucasfilm
- James Cameron, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and Disney Legend
- Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Jon Favreau, filmmaker, executive producer, and Disney Legend
- Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer, Marvel
- Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar Animation Studios
When You Can Watch Disney Worldbuilders
Disney Worldbuilders debuts at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa in Anaheim, California, on August 16, 2026. Guests attending the event will hear from featured storytellers during a panel presentation before the debut screening.
The documentary arrives on Disney+ later in August, following its D23 debut.
If you want to learn more about director Leslie Iwerks and her Disney background beforehand, her previous project, Disneyland Handcrafted, is now streaming on Disney+ and on the Disney YouTube channel.
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