Jared Bush Named Disney Animation CCO

Disney has appointed Jared Bush as the new Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Walt Disney Animation Studios, effective immediately, following Jennifer Lee's decision to focus on directing the upcoming Frozen 3 and writing Frozen 4. Bush, an Academy Award winner known for his work on Encanto and Zootopia, will oversee all creative projects within the studio. Jennifer Lee, who served as CCO since 2018, has made significant contributions, including directing the Frozen films, but has faced challenges with recent releases like Strange World and Wish. Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman praised Bush's talent and expressed gratitude for Lee's leadership. Bush expressed excitement about shaping the future of Disney Animation, emphasizing collaboration with its talented team. The transition comes as Disney prepares for the theatrical release of Moana 2, which Bush co-wrote.