The Walt Disney Company’s Consumer Products team in Australia and New Zealand recently hosted their highly anticipated annual B2B Franchise Update and Showcase event, offering a comprehensive look at the exciting content, products, and initiatives that Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Studios have in store for 2026. The event provided an exclusive sneak peek into the future of these beloved franchises, showcasing how Disney plans to continue to engage and inspire audiences across the globe.
The DCP Showcase saw the gathering gathered of a diverse group of key stakeholders, including key licensees, retail partners, and other industry professionals. With a focus on fostering collaboration, the theme of this year’s event was “Innovate Together.”
This theme underscores Disney’s deep commitment to creativity and innovation and being at the forefront of what’s new and what’s next in the entertainment and consumer products sectors. Throughout the presentations, the Disney Consumer Products team emphasised the importance of working alongside partners to create experiences, stories, and products that resonate with audiences and cater to their ever-changing needs and preferences – ahead of what is going to be a truly blockbuster year.
Disney’s commitment to putting the audience at the centre of everything they do was a key takeaway from the event, as the company highlighted how collaboration and innovation will drive the creation of engaging products and experiences.
In addition to the presentations and updates, the event also included the results of the highly anticipated Mousecar Awards for 2024, which serve as Disney’s recognition program to celebrate excellence within its vast network of partners. The prestigious awards highlight outstanding achievements in various categories, acknowledging the contributions and successes of those who play a pivotal role in bringing Disney’s franchises to life.
A heartfelt congratulations to the following winners for their exceptional contributions:
• Marketing Excellence – Woolworths
• Best Product Development – Culture Kings
• Publishing Licensee of the Year – Lake Press
• Softlines Licensee of the Year – Peter Alexander
• Toys Licensee of the Year – Mattel
• 2024 Licensee of the Year – Kimberly-Clark
By bringing together key partners, celebrating achievements, and outlining its vision for the future, the Walt Disney Company’s Consumer Products team demonstrated once again that they are the home of unforgettable experiences in Australia and New Zealand for audiences of all ages.
