Which company did Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney establish as Disney Brothers Studio in 1923?

Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney established Disney Brothers Studio in 1923, the company that became The Walt Disney Company.

The brothers formed the animation business after Walt returned to California from Kansas City. Their early work included the Alice Comedies, a series combining live action with animation. The company later moved into character animation and achieved major success with Mickey Mouse, introduced in 1928.

Roy handled much of the company’s financial and operational management, while Walt focused heavily on creative development and production. Their partnership helped the studio expand from short cartoons into feature films, television, theme parks, and consumer products.

The business used several names over time, including Walt Disney Productions. The current corporate name, The Walt Disney Company, was adopted in 1986, long after the brothers had founded the original studio.