Disney CEO Bob Iger said AI could enhance Disney+ by enabling user-generated content, interactivity, and deeper engagement.

On November 12, 2019, the entertainment world changed with the launch of Disney+. While films and shows produced by the media conglomerate had been available to stream before, it was the first time that so much of the company's content was available in one place.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said he's bullish on AI opportunities across the entire company, from production to office to direct-to-consumer tech.

Disney's Q4 and FY2025 earnings statement has dropped, and it indicates a big year for both Disney+ and Disney's theme parks. The parks saw record operating income for both the year and the quarter, despite a small (1%) decline in attendance at U.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said his company is talking with AI companies about allowing subscribers to create their own short-form videos on Disney+.

Disney’s plans for the future of its streaming service may involve AI-generated videos. During an earnings call on Thursday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is “really excited about AI,” adding that the technology could allow Disney Plus to provide viewers with the ability to “create” and “consume” short-form AI videos.

A new CEO for Disney will take over from current CEO Bob Iger sometime next year. According to Variety, in October 2024,

Fans were absolutely furious that Disney CEO Bob Iger didn’t discuss the YouTube TV dispute during an apperance on the ManningCast.