Disney CEO Bob Iger said new IP is of great value to the company longer term while the popularity of franchises remains high ...

"You could even argue that Marvel continues to mine its library of characters for original property," the CEO says ...

Iger, 72, returned to Disney as CEO in November 2022, less than a year after he retired, to revamp the media company after the board ousted his hand-picked successor, Bob Chapek.

Less than three years have passed since Chapek was named successor of Iger, who hand-picked him for the position after spending 15 years as the head of the entertainment business.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said he is laser-focused on finding his replacement by the time he steps down in 2026 -- after his previous CEO pick blew up.