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Disney Worldbuilders

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In Disney Worldbuilders, acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks sits down with the creative leaders behind Avatar, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Frozen, Zootopia, and more to reveal what makes Disney so special: its ability to turn stories into worlds. Through rare conversations and exclusive access, the film explores how imagination becomes experience, how Disney Parks inspire future storytellers, and how worldbuilding continues to shape the future of Disney.
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Lucy Buglass TechRadar 2d
3/5
Disney Worldbuilders doesn't quite reach the heights of the excellent Disneyland Handcrafted. But the enthusiasm from those interviewed certainly is infectious, and it makes you fall in love with your favorite Disney movies all over again. Go to Full Review Eric Goldman We Enjoy... Podcast 4d
While not one of Leslie Iwerks' best Disney documentaries, there's still a lot of fun stuff here and some segments that dig in deeper, with the portion focused on Frozen's Jennifer Lee in particular feeling legitimately emotional. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Aug 5
B-
Iwerks occasionally finds sincerity to highlight to help stave off the commercial-like turns of the endeavor. Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Aug 3
4/5
Disney Worldbuilders reminds viewers that Disney's greatest strength has always been the people behind the magic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Leslie Iwerks

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Jared Bush

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James Cameron

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Josh D'Amaro

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Pete Docter

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Synopsis In Disney Worldbuilders, acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks sits down with the creative leaders behind Avatar, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Frozen, Zootopia, and more to reveal what makes Disney so special: its ability to turn stories into worlds. Through rare conversations and exclusive access, the film explores how imagination becomes experience, how Disney Parks inspire future storytellers, and how worldbuilding continues to shape the future of Disney.
Director
Leslie Iwerks
Producer
Mark A. Catalena, Leslie Iwerks
Distributor
Disney+
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 20, 2026
Runtime
59m
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