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Disney Under Siege: The Battle for Leadership and Direction

A Troubling Year for Disney and Its Chief Executive

In 2023, Disney marked its 100th year as a company—a milestone normally celebrated with optimism and anticipation. However, this year proved to be one of the worst in the company's history, marked by significant financial struggles, high-profile box office failures, content streaming disasters, and PR nightmares. Despite these turbulent times, Disney CEO Bob Iger drew significant criticism, earning over $30 million while presiding over layoffs and underperformance.