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Disney's Failed Acquisition Attempts and Apple Merger Talks

Updated 2026-06-23 20:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed in an exit interview that he tried to acquire the James Bond franchise, walked away from owning Twitter just hours before a deal was set to close, and held merger talks with Apple. These revelations offer insights into Disney's strategic moves.

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Disney Failed to Buy James Bond Franchise, Walked Away From Owning Twitter Hours Before the Deal Closed and Held Apple Merger Talks

Bob Iger, who stepped down from his second stint as Disney CEO in March, gave an exit interview to Financial Times in which he revealed that he tried to acquire the James Bond franchise for Disney amid a spending spree that included the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel and “Star Wars.” Pixa

2026-06-23 19:53 UTC