Hollywood is skeptical that Disney CEO Bob Iger will step down in 2026 as successor search continues

The search for Disney’s next CEO has become a chaotic mess as activist investors push for seats on the company’s board — and Hollywood insiders are skeptical that any of the top contenders will be ready when Bob Iger is slated to step down in 2026. The Mouse House is hoping to fend off billionaire Nelson Peltz and his firm Trian Fund Management, who are demanding two board seats in a fierce proxy battle that will come to a head at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday. The heat is on to get ...