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DiCaprio's Appian Way Sets 'Oz' Documentary on The Wizard of Oz for 2026

Director Tom Donahue uses unseen archives with Rhode Island reenactments to explore how the 1939 classic took shape.

Overview

  • Appian Way is producing Oz with Verdi Productions, Danny Strong Productions, and Ilan Arboleda’s CreativeChaos vmg.
  • Oz is currently in production with a release planned for 2026.
  • Reenactment filming is underway in Rhode Island, paired with never-before-seen footage and audio from the era.
  • The documentary probes the film’s turbulent studio-era production and technical breakthroughs such as three-strip Technicolor.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio says the film’s cultural impact endures, framing the team’s goal to deliver a comprehensive behind-the-scenes account.