Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro to speak with CNBC live from D23 expo

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro sits down with CNBC's Julia Boorstin on Friday. D'Amaro took the helm of the storied media and theme park company in March following a period of leadership uncertainty and a turnaround.

CNBC • Aug 14, 2026

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro: Parks were 'big surprise' in Q3, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro joins CNBC's Julia Boorstin to discuss Disney's D23 fan event, taking over as CEO, why he says streaming is the company's digital centerpiece, and more.

CNBC Television • Aug 14, 2026

From ABC To Abu Dhabi, Bob Iger Changed Disney Forever

Bob Iger, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will be inducted as a Disney Legend this weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This prestigious award is Disney's highest honor for those who have made a significant impact on the company, and it's no question that Iger changed Disney forever during his half-century of service with the Mouse.

Forbes • Aug 14, 2026

Disney Expands Gaming Business: Can it Become a Major Growth Catalyst?

Disney DIS is sharpening its case for gaming as a genuine growth engine. Disney said its games business, largely run through licensing partners, has driven an estimated $3.5 billion in annual consumer spending over the past four years and crossed $4 billion in consumer spending in the most recent fiscal year.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Walt Disney vs. Roku: Comparing Revenue Trends for These Entertainment Giants

Roku currently displays a continuous upward trajectory in its top-line performance, while Walt Disney maintains a much larger but comparatively flat overall financial scale at present. Observing the overall trends over the last eight quarters, Disney has experienced modest quarter-over-quarter fluctuations, whereas Roku has reliably maintained a steady pattern of sequential top-line expansion during that entire timeframe.

The Motley Fool • Aug 14, 2026

The Biggest Blockbuster Disney Ever Made Was a TV Channel in Connecticut

The hosts of the Acquired podcast found that ESPN was the perfect multidecade funding source for acquisitions and theme parks

WSJ • Aug 14, 2026

Josh D'Amaro's vision for a Disney+ super app is taking shape — but comes with clear risks

Disney is adopting an all-in-one strategy for its namesake streaming app. Disney+ may soon be home to games and merchandise, CEO Josh D'Amaro told staffers.

Business Insider • Aug 14, 2026

Why Walt Disney (DIS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026

Formula E announces global streaming deal with Disney+ and ESPN

The all-electric Formula E series announced on Tuesday a multi-year global streaming ​deal across 144 countries with Disney+ and ‌ESPN from the start of the 2026-27 season in December.

Reuters • Aug 11, 2026

Disney wins global streaming rights for Formula E races

Disney said on Tuesday it had signed a multi-year deal to stream all-electric Formula E ​races globally across 144 territories on Disney+, with ‌races also available on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S.

Reuters • Aug 11, 2026