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D’Amaro’s First Weeks as Disney CEO Bring Park Push and AI, Programming Setbacks

Investors are pressing for clarity on streaming and artificial intelligence.

Overview

  • ABC canceled The Bachelorette after a leaked video led to a domestic assault investigation, with Disney saying the season would not move forward and that its focus is on supporting the family.
  • Disney ended its OpenAI Sora content-licensing deal after OpenAI moved to shut the AI video app, and the company said it will keep exploring AI that respects intellectual property and creator rights.
  • Disney set plans for D23 in Anaheim for August 14–16, opened ticket sales for April 2, and named a 2026 Disney Legends class that includes Dwayne Johnson, Lin‑Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway, and Bob Iger.
  • The company leaned on its Experiences business with the reopening of Disneyland Paris’s second park as Disney Adventure World, which includes a World of Frozen land, and it announced the Disney Believe cruise ship for late 2027.
  • Analysts highlighted uneven performance across Disney’s businesses, noting the stock at $92.42 on March 28, and urged a steadier plan for streaming and AI as parks and cruises drive much of the profit.