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Nelson Peltz and others have suggested that Disney could finalize its new CEO before the end of 2025, ahead of the public announcement planned for early 2026. This timing indicates that Iger’s departure could be imminent—potentially sooner than many expect. Internal reports have also noted that Disney has spent heavily in recent months attempting to fend off activist investor Peltz’s efforts to influence the company's direction and board composition.