Disney Executive Bob Iger Announces Memoir Chronicling His High-Stakes Corporate Return
Burbank, Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Bob Iger announced a new memoir detailing his tumultuous second stint as Disney CEO, offering crucial insights into crisis management, corporate succession, and navigating modern media disruption.
Publication Details and Release Schedule
Penguin Random House has officially unveiled the upcoming memoir titled ‘One Last Time: Managing Crisis and Building Resilience at Disney’ [1]. The publication is scheduled for release in early March 2027, with specific retailer listings indicating a date of March 2, 2027 [2][4]. The hardcover edition will span 256 pages and carries a retail price of $34.00 [2]. This new volume follows Iger’s first memoir, ‘The Ride of a Lifetime,’ which was published in 2019, marking a gap of 8 years between publications [2][3]. The book is co-written with Dan Schwerin and is currently available for preorder across major retailers [1][2].
Corporate Context and Leadership Transition
The announcement comes shortly after the publication of former CEO Bob Chapek’s memoir, ‘Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth,’ released in October 2026 [1][3]. Iger’s second tenure as Chief Executive Officer spanned from late 2022 until earlier in 2026, when he transferred leadership to Josh D’Amaro [3][4]. During his return, Iger was tasked with stabilizing the company following a period described by the publisher as having shaky finances and dangerously low morale [1]. The board initially contacted Iger less than a year into his retirement to request his return to the role [1].
Strategic Themes and Market Challenges
The memoir addresses critical operational struggles including streaming transitions, proxy battles, and the 2023 Hollywood strikes [3]. Iger’s narrative focuses on the necessity for the company to become more resilient and innovative to survive existential threats in the entertainment industry [1]. The text promises an insider account of the decision-making process during high-stakes corporate governance challenges [1][5]. Current market analysis suggests the book will provide key lessons for executives navigating succession planning and corporate turnarounds [1][3].