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In February 2021, Carano shared an Instagram post that compared "hating someone for their political views" to the persecution of Jews by their fellow citizens during the Holocaust... Shortly afterward, Lucasfilm stated that Carano was no longer employed by the company, saying that "her social media posts denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities are abhorrent and unacceptable". A series of posts in which she mocked the use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States was also cited by Lucasfilm, as well as her repeated accusations of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election.

Morgan & Morgan, Florida's largest law firm, sued Disney on September 17, 2025, seeking court approval to use Steamboat Willie in its ads.
The lawsuit followed Disney's refusal to clarify if it would sue Morgan & Morgan for trademark infringement despite Steamboat Willie's copyright expiring on January 1, 2024.
The firm's proposed black-and-white commercial depicts Mickey steering a boat while on dry ground, which results in a collision with Minnie's car, leading her to call Morgan & Morgan for legal assistance.
John Morgan condemned Disney's ambiguous stance, arguing that it is unreasonable for the company to claim ownership of the copyright and stating his willingness to pursue the case up to the Supreme Court if needed.
The case aims to confirm that Morgan & Morgan's ad use of Steamboat Willie does not infringe Disney's rights, potentially setting precedent for public domain character usage.

Shortly after Kimmel’s suspension was announced, Disney stock dipped about 3.5%. It continued to trade lower in subsequent days. The loss in market value has amounted to about $4bn.