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Why Disney's CEO Succession Is Such A Big Deal

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For the past nearly 20 years, Disney has been led by Bob Iger, who spearheaded some of the company's most important acquisitions to date, including Marvel and Lucasfilm. After the unsuccessful hire of Bob Chapek as his successor in 2020, Iger now says he is leaving for good. CNBC's Lillian Rizzo breaks down the stakes the new CEO faces at the Mouse House.

Produced and Edited by: Ryan Baker

Reporter: Lillian Rizzo

Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi

Additional Footage: Getty Images

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