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Disney CEO Bob Iger Dons 'Bob Tiger' Persona
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Disney CEO Bob Iger makes his acting debut as 'Bob Tiger' in Zootopia 2.
- Iger's voice role is his first time voicing an animated character for Disney.
- Zootopia 2 is projected for a strong Thanksgiving weekend with $39 million opening day.
Disney CEO Bob Iger has made a surprising foray into acting, lending his voice to the character "Bob Tiger" in the recently released Zootopia 2. This marks a historic moment for the veteran executive, as it is his debut in an animated voice role for the company.
Despite Disney's extensive history in animation, Iger has never before voiced a character, making this a unique career milestone. His involvement adds to a star-studded cast. This animated venture also coincides with Zootopia 2's strong box office performance, with projections for a blockbuster Thanksgiving weekend.
The film is expected to gross $39 million on its opening day. Zootopia 2's success is seen as a reflection of Iger's strategy to leverage established intellectual property across various Disney platforms, including theme park attractions. Meanwhile, Iger's tenure as CEO is nearing its end, with a successor expected next year.
