The commemorative short by adam&eveDDB honors the Sherman Brothers’ enduring legacy on pop culture around the world. Today, The Walt Disney Company is marking the 60th anniversary of the beloved song, ‘It’s a Small World’ by unveiling a previously unheard final verse in a touching short film titled ‘The Last Verse.’ Written by the late Richard Sherman, the new verse celebrates unity, love, and the enduring magic of the iconic song.
In ‘The Last Verse,’ Disney reflects on the global impact of the song over six decades, weaving together rare footage of fans singing along—from black-and-white clips of the 1960s to Super 8mm film of the 1970s, VHS footage of punk teens in the 1980s, and modern TikToks. The film culminates in a young child singing the newly revealed verse: Mother Earth unites us in heart and mind And the love we give makes us humankind Through our vast, wondrous land When we stand hand-in-hand It’s a small world after all. “As the legendary creators of some of the most cherished music of the past century, the Sherman brothers will be remembered for their profound impact on our global culture,” said The Walt Disney Company’s chief executive officer, Bob Iger.
“Hearing Richard Sherman recite the final verse to ‘It’s a Small World’ before he died will be a moment I will carry with me forever.” The three-minute and 30-second film, created by adam&eveDDB and directed by Henry Alex Rubin, debuts tonight during ABC News Studios’ The .