Iger’s Disney Reboot: Bold Bets, Streaming Wins, and a Complicated Handover

Bob Iger’s two-term leadership at Disney is depicted as deeply transformative: he orchestrated major acquisitions (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Fox) and steered the shift to streaming, delivering long-term value while facing critiques over succession decisions and missteps like Maker Studios and the Fox deal. His 2022 return stabilized Disney, improved profitability, and left the company well‑positioned for Josh D’Amaro’s tenure, with Iger pursuing non‑Disney interests and board roles rather than full retirement.