Disney’s board said it expects to announce a CEO successor to Bob Iger in early 2026 — but the guessing game about who will take the throne at the Magic Kingdom is already well under way. The media company enlisted headhunting firm Heidrick & Struggles to vet candidates outside of Disney,

Disney’s search for the next leader of the House of Mouse is heating up, as a deadline to name a successor to outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger has been set, and new potential candidates are emerging.

Disney is considering taking a look outside of the Magic Kingdom for Bob Iger’s successor, with Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson among external candidates being floated for the top job, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Andrew Wilson, the CEO of publishing powerhouse Electronic Arts, has reportedly been tipped to replace Bob Iger as head of Disney after his contract expires in 2026.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is looking at bringing in external candidates, and Wilson's name has appeared alongside other notable business persons like Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden, Disney parks chairman Josh D'Amaro, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is reportedly looking further afield as it considers candidates in a closely watched process of deciding succession for longtime CEO Bob Iger. Conventional wisdom has held that Iger's successor would come from among four insider executives.

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Disney has reportedly set its sights on EA CEO Andrew Wilson to replace Bob Iger. Wilson is considered a front-runner for the job due to his 24-year tenure as CEO at EA. Bob Iger will step down in 2026 after previously coming out of retirement to lead Disney.