Disney’s board said it expects to announce a CEO successor to Bob Iger in early 2026 — but the guessing game about who will take the throne at the Magic Kingdom is already well under way. The media company enlisted headhunting firm Heidrick & Struggles to vet candidates outside of Disney,

Andrew Wilson, the CEO of publishing powerhouse Electronic Arts, has reportedly been tipped to replace Bob Iger as head of Disney after his contract expires in 2026.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is looking at bringing in external candidates, and Wilson's name has appeared alongside other notable business persons like Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden, Disney parks chairman Josh D'Amaro, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.

Disney’s process to identify CEO Bob Iger’s successor will officially include external candidates as well as four current executives. A person familiar with the process confirmed as much to Deadline,

Embattled media giant Disney is expanding its search for Bob Iger’s successor beyond the the walls of the Magic Kingdom, according to a new report. The Mouse House had been mulling a handful of internal candidates,

Disney is considering taking a look outside of the Magic Kingdom for Bob Iger's successor, with Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson among external candidates being floated for the top job, according to the Wall Street Journal.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is exploring outsiders as potential CEO candidates to replace Bob Iger. Disney Considering External CEO Candidates These candidates reportedly include Andrew Wilson,