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Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks

Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks

TV-PG2025•54m
Documentary

A celebration of the history and legacy of Universal Destinations & Experiences. Through unprecedented access, rare archival and intimate interviews with directors, producers, executives, and A-list celebrities, it explores Universal's film and theme park history as well as provide a behind-the-scenes countdown to the opening of its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

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Production

Universal Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 29, 2025

Last Aired

September 29, 2025

Networks

Peacock

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Foundations of Universal's Theme Parks
Air date: 2025-09-29
Universal's transition from a film studio to a theme park giant. It covers the initial concepts and development of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure,
E2
Evolution and Innovation
Air date: 2025-09-29
Universal's theme parks beyond the initial offerings. It highlights major expansions, new technologies, and the challenges faced in continually innovating within the theme park industry.
E3
The Dawn of Epic Universe
Air date: 2025-09-29
Heavily centered on the creation and unveiling of Universal Epic Universe. It provides an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the planning, design, and construction of this massive new theme park.

Cast

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Himself

Donna Langley

Herself

Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Herself

Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

Himself

Jon M. Chu

Jon M. Chu

Himself

Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard

Herself

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh

Herself

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel

Himself

Antonia Carlotta

Antonia Carlotta

Herself

Dean DeBlois

Dean DeBlois

Himself

Shigeru Miyamoto

Shigeru Miyamoto

Himself

Kelly McCormick

Kelly McCormick

Herself

John Powell

John Powell

Himself

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