Disney is reportedly preparing to make one of its biggest leadership decisions in years. According to the Los Angeles Times, Disney is expected to name its next CEO next month, as Bob Iger’s contract continues toward its scheduled end. For most Disney fans, this is obviously a massive corporate story. But for Star Wars fans (and anyone watching Lucasfilm closely), it’s also something else: A reminder that Star Wars doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s tied directly to Disney’s broader leadership strategy, budgets, and long-term priorities. Disney Has Been Here Before — and It Didn’t Go Smoothly The LA Times notes that Disney can’t afford another “succession implosion,” referencing the previous transition plan that backfired and led to Iger returning. That context matters, because the next CEO decision won’t just be about: It’s also about how Disney manages its crown jewel IP, including Star Wars and Marvel. Four Internal…
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