Andrew Cripps has been appointed as the new Head of Global Cinema Distribution at Disney, following his recent departure from Warner Bros. He will take up the position from 3 March 2025, succeeding Tony Chambers who has been promoted to another role within Disney. Cripps is an experienced distribution executive who previously worked at 20th Century Fox and Paramount, including heading up international distribution at Warner Bros. In his new role, he will be responsible for the worldwide theatrical distribution of all Disney films, including productions from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and more. Cripps will report directly to Cathleen Taff, President of Disney Entertainment.
He has an impressive career in the film industry, with a particular expertise in international distribution. Cripps is looking forward to joining Disney and contributing to the further development of the company's successful cinema experiences. Disney has numerous film releases planned for the remainder of the year, including Snow White, Lilo & Stitch, Elio from Pixar and several Marvel films.
