# Disney Worldbuilders documentary rollout

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-rollout
> Updated: 2026-08-03T20:30:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The first teaser for "Disney Worldbuilders," a feature documentary directed by Leslie Iwerks, was unveiled at Disney's D23 fan event in Anaheim on 16 August 2026. The film, which explores how Disney adapts its film franchises into theme‑park experiences, was slated for an August Disney+ premiere.

A month later, the completed documentary premiered at the D23 event on 16 September and began streaming exclusively on Disney+ on 20 August 2026. It highlighted the upcoming Disney Abu Dhabi resort on Yas Island, featuring comments from Disney CEO Bob Iger, Miral chairman H. E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, and other creative leaders about the park’s new themed lands.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Disney Worldbuilders documentary highlights Disney Abu Dhabi park

Disney Worldbuilders, a new documentary directed by Leslie Iwerks, showcases Disney’s creative process and previews the upcoming Disney Abu Dhabi park, streaming on Disney+ from 20 August.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-highlights-disney-abu-dhabi-park

### 2026-07-22: Disney Worldbuilders Documentary Teaser Debuts Ahead of August Disney+ Release

Disney Worldbuilders, a Leslie Iwerks documentary on Disney storytelling in the parks, debuted its teaser at D23 and will launch on Disney+ in August, featuring top Disney creators and sneak peeks of new park‑t

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-worldbuilders-documentary-teaser-debuts-ahead-of-august-disney-release

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