Overview
- The official trailer dropped Aug. 3 and confirms a world premiere at D23 on Aug. 16 and a streaming debut on Disney+ on Aug. 20.
- Director Leslie Iwerks interviews leading figures such as Bob Iger, Kevin Feige, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jennifer Lee, Jared Bush and Josh D’Amaro.
- The documentary focuses on how films and franchises are translated into immersive park experiences and on the creative, technical and emotional work of Imagineering.
- Trailer footage appears to show Bob Iger visiting the future Yas Island site, giving viewers the first documentary look at the Disneyland Abu Dhabi project.
- Early reviews describe the film as a celebratory, creator-focused portrait that credits corporate strategy and acquisitions for assembling today’s roster of franchise storytellers.