Disney’s still looking for a new CEO — but not this year, or next year

Disney will announce a replacement for CEO Bob Iger in “early 2026,” according to an update from the company on Monday.

Even though we’re still years away from hearing who will replace Iger, CNBC reports that Disney has interviewed several potential candidates in “recent weeks,” including ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, Disney experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro, and Disney entertainment co-chairmen Dana Walden and Alan Bergman.

“A critical priority before us is to appoint a new CEO, which we now expect to announce in early 2026,” Gorman said in the press release. “This timing reflects the progress the Succession Planning Committee and the Board are making, and will allow ample time for a successful transition before the conclusion of Bob Iger’s contract in December 2026.”