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Dana Walden leads unified Disney Entertainment (reorg confirmed)

Dana Walden leads unified Disney Entertainment (reorg confirmed)

Key Questions

Who leads Disney Entertainment now?

Dana Walden oversees unified Disney Entertainment, including Film, TV, Streaming, and Games, as part of a confirmed reorg.

What is the current performance of Disney's film slate?

Hoppers achieved $332M box office with strong legs; upcoming includes TS5, Avatars, Doomsday, Moana, and Star Wars projects.

What is the status of the Writers Guild agreement?

WGA reached a provisional deal with major studios, stabilizing production.

Are there risks from recent scandals?

The Bachelorette scandal poses potential $10sM risks.

What future integrations or monitors for Disney Entertainment?

Epic integration potential, synergies, charges, and games suit should be monitored. Avatar 4 and 5 are full speed ahead.

Walden oversees Film/TV/Streaming/Games; O’Connell TV/Erwich exp/Earley-Smith DTC; slate Hoppers $332M BO/TS5/Avatars/Moana; adult pivot; Bachelorette risks; WGA deal. Monitor synergies/games.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026