The Walt Disney Company has released the first trailer for Disney Worldbuilders, a new feature length documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of some of Disney’s biggest films, television franchises and theme park attractions. The documentary will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on August 20 and promises to offer fans a closer look at the creative process behind many of Disney’s most popular stories and experiences.
Directed by Academy Award and Emmy Award nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, Disney Worldbuilders explores how ideas move between Disney’s movies, television shows and theme parks. Instead of focusing on just one film or attraction, the documentary explains how creative teams work together to turn fictional worlds into real life experiences for visitors at Disney parks around the world.
The first trailer features interviews with several well known leaders from The Walt Disney Company. These include Disney CEO Bob Iger, filmmaker James Cameron, director Jon Favreau, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee, Pixar’s Pete Docter, Lucasfilm creative executive Dave Filoni, filmmaker Jared Bush and Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro. They share insights into how some of Disney’s most successful franchises continue to grow across different forms of entertainment.
The documentary also highlights popular worlds such as Avatar, Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pixar, Frozen and Zootopia. It explains how these stories have been transformed into immersive attractions at Disney parks. At the same time, it reveals that the creative process often works in both directions, with ideas from the parks sometimes influencing future films and television projects. This approach continues a tradition first introduced by Walt Disney himself.
One of the biggest highlights of the trailer is its promise to give viewers an early look at upcoming Disney park projects that are currently under development. While Disney has not revealed exactly which attractions or themed lands will be featured, the documentary suggests that audiences will get a preview of some of the company’s future expansion plans.
Disney Worldbuilders aims to provide a deeper understanding of how Disney’s creative teams bring popular stories to life beyond the screen. From the earliest ideas to fully developed attractions, the documentary explores the collaboration behind some of the company’s most recognisable franchises. For Disney fans and anyone interested in filmmaking, storytelling and theme park design, the documentary offers a detailed look at how imagination becomes reality. It will begin streaming on Disney+ on August 20.