Mark Ruffalo Warns Disney Stock Faces Further Decline If ABC Cancels Jimmy Kimmel Live

Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo has publicly criticized Disney and ABC for suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live!, warning that canceling the show could further harm Disney's stock and damage the company’s reputation. The show was pulled indefinitely after Kimmel made controversial remarks about the MAGA movement and the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, leading to backlash from TV station owners like Nexstar and pressure from the FCC. Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner/The Hulk in Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe, shared posts highlighting a significant drop in Disney's stock value following the suspension, though some reports exaggerated the decline. Other industry figures, including Tatiana Maslany, Pedro Pascal, Wanda Sykes, and Conan O’Brien, have also voiced support for Kimmel and expressed concerns about freedom of speech and corporate censorship. The move sparked protests from Hollywood guilds and criticism from former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, framing the suspension as a troubling attack on free expression. As negotiations around the show's future continue, Ruffalo and others warn that Disney risks alienating both audiences and shareholders if it permanently cancels Kimmel’s program.