A spokeswoman for Mr. Iger said he was unavailable for an interview.
In recent months, as Disney’s troubles have increased, senior executives have privately pressed Mr. Iger to renew.
In its statement on Wednesday, Disney took pains to point out that it was the board, not Mr. Iger, that pushed for an extension.
Mr. Iger is betting that streaming services will return the company to growth.
But Disney+ has been shedding subscribers, and a broader streaming division remains unprofitable, losing nearly $2 billion since the start of the fiscal year.
Persons:
Iger, Disney, Mark G, Parker, “ Indiana Jones, ”, ESPN —, ’
Organizations:
Disney, ESPN, SAG
Locations:
Hollywood, Hulu