Disney has announced a new documentary titled Disney Worldbuilders, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks. This feature-length film will premiere exclusively at the D23 fan event on August 16, before its general release on Disney+ on August 20. The documentary explores how Disney transforms movie stories into physical theme park attractions, tracing this creative legacy back to Walt Disney himself. Through interviews with architects and executives, the film reveals how iconic worlds like Avatar and Star Wars became real environments for guests. Viewers will also gain insight into upcoming expansions at Disney destinations worldwide. Leslie Iwerks draws from her extensive experience directing previous Disney documentaries including The Imagineering Story and The Pixar Story. The film aims to inspire audiences by showing how childhood dreams of visiting Disneyland can become reality through creative storytelling and design.
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