The media business can be difficult and Disney is a central figure in public life, so they have faced their fair share of issues and criticism 🗣️

In the early 2000s, Disney faced criticism over its treatment of animators, leading to a labor dispute and boycott 🎨

In 2006, Disney's acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios caused controversy, with some alleging that it would lead to the decline of traditional animation 🎥

In 2011, Disney faced backlash over its decision to lay off hundreds of tech workers and outsource their jobs to foreign countries 🌍

In 2013, Disney faced criticism over its portrayal of Native Americans in the film "Pocahontas," with some accusing the company of cultural insensitivity 👀

Similarly, Disney cast all white actors in its live-action film “Mulan” 😥

In 2019, Disney faced criticism over its treatment of its theme park employees, with some accusing the company of low wages and poor working conditions 😫

In 2020, Disney faced backlash over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with some accusing the company of prioritizing profits over the safety of its employees and customers 😷

Then, Disney was accused of censoring and suppressing negative coverage! 🫢

To maintain relevant with more media companies in the industry, Disney's strategy has often been to acquire its competitors 💸

Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm did not come at a cheap price 👀

But, Disney+ may have paid off, with over 150 MILLION subscribers as of 2024 🤔

And recently, Bob Iger, Disney's CEO from 2005 to 2021 announced his return in 2022 💼

Investors are excited to see the returning CEO and exciting new product launches 👏

As of today, Disney is worth over $200 billion, making it one of the largest media companies in the world 🌍