The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a global mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered in Burbank, California, at the Walt Disney Studios complex. Its mission is to entertain, inform, and inspire people worldwide through unparalleled storytelling, leveraging its iconic brands, creative minds, and innovative technologies.

The company operates through three primary business segments: Entertainment, ESPN, and Experiences. Its diverse portfolio includes film and episodic content production from studios like Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios, distributed via theatrical releases and direct-to-consumer streaming platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Disney also manages global theme parks, resorts, and cruise lines, alongside a broad range of consumer products and interactive media.

Led by CEO Josh D'Amaro, The Walt Disney Company is strategically focused on a global mass-market entertainment ecosystem, emphasizing premium, franchise-driven storytelling. Recent initiatives include a shift towards margin optimization in its direct-to-consumer streaming services and the planned direct-to-consumer migration of ESPN. In March 2026, a new leadership structure for the expanded Disney Entertainment segment was announced, with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer. The company also saw the successful global opening of "Toy Story 5" in 2026 and the welcoming of Disneyland Resort's billionth guest.