# Disney Worldbuilders documentary release > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-release > Updated: 2026-08-25T00:13:29.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Disney announced the upcoming release of ‘Disney Worldbuilders’, a documentary directed by Leslie Iwerks. The film explores the creative process of transforming stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm into physical experiences within Disney Parks. Following its premiere at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the documentary became available for streaming on Disney+ on August 20. For viewers without a standalone subscription, access was also available through specific DIRECTV packages, such as the Signature, MyEntertainment, or MyKids plans, via a five-day free trial. The film features interviews with high-profile figures, including Bob Iger, James Cameron, Kevin Feige, Pete Docter, Jon Favreau, and Jennifer Lee. It examines how cinematic franchises—including Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and Avatar—are translated into immersive environments and how childhood experiences at Disneyland often influence creators. Additionally, the documentary touches upon Disney’s current creative expansion, including upcoming lands and international developments such as a new major park site in Abu Dhabi. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Disney Worldbuilders documentary explores film-to-theme-park transformation The documentary ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ is now streaming on Disney+, detailing how filmmakers transform cinematic worlds like Marvel and Pixar into immersive theme park experiences. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-explores-film-to-theme-park-transformation ### 2026-08-19: Disney Worldbuilders documentary to premiere on Disney+ Leslie Iwerks’ new documentary ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ premieres August 20 on Disney+, exploring the creative evolution of Disney films and theme park experiences. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-explores-the-creation-of-themed-lands ### 2026-08-10: Disney announces ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ documentary Director Leslie Iwerks will release ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ on Disney+ this August, exploring how Disney’s cinematic stories are transformed into physical experiences at theme parks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-disney-worldbuilders-documentary --- Cite as: Disney Worldbuilders documentary release. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-release