# Bob Iger Says Disney Held Talks With Apple About a Deal But They “Didn’t Show That Much Interest”

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 21:07 UTC · Category: Entertainment

## Executive Summary
Bob Iger reveals Disney’s talks with Apple fell flat as the studio eyes a string of high‑profile acquisitions.

## Intelligence Brief
Disney held discussions with Apple about a potential deal, but Iger said Apple "didn’t show that much interest," according to coverage. He also referenced a broader list of targets Disney considered buying, including the James Bond franchise, Twitter, Star Wars and Marvel. IGN quoted Iger saying, "We had a list and I figured let’s just tick them off and buy them all." 9to5Mac reported the Apple‑Disney merger talks.


Yahoo highlighted Disney’s interest in James Bond. Variety noted Disney’s failed attempts to acquire James Bond, Twitter and Apple. The Hollywood Reporter focused on Apple’s limited enthusiasm.


Watch for any further statements from Apple or Disney, updates on the listed acquisition targets, and any regulatory commentary that may arise.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| MSN | Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAJBVV95cUxPY25wZUYzMFprcW1NWGdvcE9wN0hWaXVkM1NZX1VzTGhiYTdEaGNRcGtMVXV0Wko1R3BwM1VHVXo4LWtuVHBZN2IyeGlTS0hRLVR1TUdVYVlFbi1EZ1VXdElaQXhael9lZkZIUXBZUlFfaHVtZi1TaGRSaE01QUZTRmZPTVZqdDhQUVVKWGQyUkVZZVNHME9vcndmekVtb0pxMWVMSnI5cFBvN0JUaFVORk9OaTYtOWxINzgzM0RBd29KZHBfTGlKclU5cGlhdlp4V0VzYUFJYVcyMWo5NFlyUEtTMWk0bzViak1WQU5qLWh5RGdNTFI2Y2dwWE5fUzhDaFJlTDZYR2NxeWJQUnE1Yg?oc=5) |
| WDW News Today | Bob Iger Talks About the Deals He Almost Made, AI, and More Before He Retired | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxOdDBfT3VvdEQ4M2JnVHpXdWdhU3hoWnFsemxPMXRPbGF3ZWZueXFLb084blgzdlJfOEN4TEZvc1JFLS00QnR5c05wSXVFdVFERzcxR2xGeVZ6N2J0QTFnV2tvNFhpc3p3eUJhUnF1Y3htYXAtZHpUM2E3dWRaWE90eW5QZkZGRXlsTWNlMlgxYldVTkhheGlhMGZPaVBvV05QOGRFU3JDMA?oc=5) |
| IGN | 'We Had a List and I Figured Let’s Just Tick Them Off and Buy Them All' — Ex-Disney Boss Reveals All the Companies He Wanted to Buy | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNREVMTkRtNkp5UHJ5bk1mZ0Z4LXVEU21mVlYxTnJMMnRTblY3cUtBZlhaYlBsTVRVTHJ4aUtUSl9GQkZNQmpvdzRmMUxtd05vNXFLdGFydmdUNDQ2XzBUbjBDcGZ1b0doMnVpT0oxcHhpMHdNTWJnS3prdjNsa3VHdG5jclpzZ1VuUTctdlYzU3lhRU9jSURHM2psemR5NmJuZTI4?oc=5) |
| 9to5Mac | Apple and Disney had conversations about merging, says Bob Iger | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQNWVZWWxOcHdXWU5QWDhibHYtNjh4R0FaZTVvZ2dyLUxNQW5RZGxHV0ppaHJ3cFloeUNBN09RQ21helA4d2RZbHotdmk2aFFtOU5GdTl6bXBFeTZScGc3TFZKVjUtajF2dXlidDdJRjdYSjVGV29MNW4tdkFDQV9xZ3hoWE1YVkZyNklqNkl5UlFyclB4cE5EV2FB?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon: "I fig... | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOOF8xSHdKQU1MNElzbk1YVUE2VS1PaFF4Zy1UaFZNYjZGbEdGNzdiaEJ0cURFeHR0NEVadmpwWDRMbTVGaGFnWVdxTldfV2N0QndCTmRiQWRSMEVnTmpUTS1RYkZhWFh2UzFYZXlRZnJVY2I1RElfaUYzRDd4U2MzQ1FyTGFYNjFNWlgybnIxU3plZ002UFhRWElBcw?oc=5) |
| Variety | Disney Failed to Buy James Bond, Twitter and Apple, Says Bob Iger | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNUl8zVGx4aDRIM2RqSkppWFhGN0JKWHBMcXpwTnVaWWZfcFB5RE1zMHJwbE5PV0NsQmUzYmo1TV82Yml5LVhzaVl2aGkyeVlYRkJ2TlIyZXQ4R2FDQUp4clloZTBsVTlPOUhLRVlQNC1uN3ptWUZzRFRaczF1S2tINWdDYjdDelJXblZyTUpmSVhaYTU4ZXpzdkRGczQyRWM?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | Bob Iger Says Disney Held Talks With Apple About a Deal But They “Didn’t Show That Much Interest” | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxNZEd5eTRhY0dPb2U1dHFCQXltZGZmSjA1RllyT2laeTFZLVJLM1ZURjJqemtkNFFrdVdhcEpfSVpWX2xsUV9jNDN4MUJhcF94RE02TlNuTkxhWUhUMHJHTHA5NFcwblF4bHlmWmptMVJoVk1fdUx1a00zMzZOR1RWZmduWUxmeG9XdHRuWERtMzIyZDd3NjlGMEtOYkQ5X0k1cEItNWR6aVhIa1R4TW16VUhwVzQzcEFVSVdtUWlOdVBJZw?oc=5) |

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