Disney Launchpad is a program created by The Walt Disney Studios that focuses on building a more inclusive entertainment industry by giving a platform to underrepresented filmmakers). The program is a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic storytellers. The program began in 2019, and the final round of filmmakers were selected by Disney in December 2019, from a pool of 1,000 applicants). Disney financed the films and allowed the filmmakers to mentor with creative executives from various Walt Disney Studios film divisions, as well as the opportunity to receive educational classes provided by the American Film Institute). The first season of Launchpad was released on Disney+ on May 28, 2021, and it showcased six films: American Eid, Dinner Is Served, Growing Fangs, The Last of the Chupacabras, Let’s Be Tigers, and The Little Prince(ss)). The series has received praise for showcasing diversity and themes of inclusivity not typically addressed in mainstream Hollywood productions). On September 12, 2023, Disney+ shared the trailer, poster, and images from the featured shorts of the second season of Launchpad.