Disney CEO succession: Inside the search for Bob Iger’s successor

January 27, 2026 Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor Entertainment

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* Subject: Dana Walden
* ⁤ Event: Disney 2025 Upfront Red carpet
*​ ‍ Location: North Javits Center,​ New York
* Date: May ‍13th
* ‍ ⁤ Photographer: Kristina⁢ Bumphrey/Variety‍ via Getty ‍Images
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Caption:

“Dana Walden at the Disney 2025 Upfront Red ‍Carpet held⁣ at ‍North Javits Center⁣ on May 13 in‍ New York. (Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images)”

Context (from the surrounding ​text):

The image accompanies an article discussing the ‍challenges facing ‌Disney’s next CEO, notably regarding the future of Disney+⁢ and strengthening its major franchises (Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars).