Founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Oliver Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, The Walt Disney Company became one of the world's largest media conglomerates during the 20th and early 21st centuries, with holdings including ABC, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel Entertainment, and 20th Century Studios. The company now operates one of the largest media companies in the world.
Disney's business units include Walt Disney Studios (encompassing Walt Disney Pictures, Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures); divisions operating the ABC television network and cable networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic; publishing, merchandising, music, and theater divisions; direct-to-consumer streaming services including Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Hotstar; and Disney Experiences, which operates theme parks, resort hotels, and cruise lines worldwide. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of $91.36 billion with approximately 233,000 employees.
Recent Leadership News
Josh D'Amaro was named Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company in March 2026, with Dana Walden appointed as President and Chief Creative Officer. D'Amaro outlined the company's next chapter emphasizing Disney's studios, streaming business, ESPN brand, and Experiences division at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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