Overview
- Bob Iger discussed his legacy and the road ahead on The Rest Is History podcast, reiterating Disney’s plan to name a next CEO in 2026.
- He said the company’s leader must honor Disney’s values while driving constant innovation and reinvention to keep the brand strong worldwide.
- Iger gave hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook a sit-down interview and guided tours of Disney’s Burbank archives and Disneyland in Anaheim.
- Industry reporting continues to focus speculation on internal contenders Dana Walden and Josh D’Amaro, with no hints from Iger about the choice.
- He praised Walt Disney’s embrace of new technology, cited television’s role in financing and selling Disneyland, and noted AI makes future-focused storytelling more challenging.