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Disney Begins Layoffs, Cutting 1,000 Jobs Across TV, Film, and Corporate
The media giant cites the need to streamline operations and build a more agile workforce.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:35pm
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Disney's corporate restructuring efforts aim to create a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet the evolving needs of the entertainment industry.Burbank TodayThe Walt Disney Company has announced plans to lay off 1,000 employees across its television, film, and corporate divisions. The cuts come as the company looks to consolidate operations and adapt to changing industry dynamics. Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro cited the 'fast-moving pace' of the company's industries as the driving factor behind the layoffs.
Why it matters
Disney's layoffs reflect broader contraction in the entertainment industry, with other major studios like Paramount and Sony also announcing significant job cuts in recent months. The move underscores the challenges facing traditional media companies as they navigate shifting consumer preferences and the rise of streaming platforms.
The details
The layoffs will impact Disney's traditional television businesses, including ESPN, as well as its movie studio and certain corporate functions. The cuts come just a few months after Disney consolidated its marketing division, a move that also resulted in job losses. In a memo to employees, D'Amaro said the company is working to 'foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce' to meet future industry demands.
- Disney last went through a round of layoffs in 2022, cutting around 8,000 jobs.
- As of late 2025, Disney had approximately 230,000 employees.
The players
Josh D'Amaro
The current CEO of The Walt Disney Company, having succeeded Bob Iger in February 2026. D'Amaro has been with Disney since 1998 and previously oversaw the company's lucrative parks division.
Bob Iger
The former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, who returned for a second spell as chief executive in 2022 before being succeeded by Josh D'Amaro.
What they’re saying
“'Over the past several months, we have looked at ways in which we can streamline our operations in various parts of the company to ensure we deliver the world-class creativity and innovation our fans value and expect from Disney.'”
— Josh D'Amaro, CEO, The Walt Disney Company
The takeaway
Disney's layoffs reflect the broader challenges facing traditional media companies as they adapt to changing consumer preferences and the rise of streaming platforms. The cuts underscore the need for these companies to streamline operations and build a more agile, technologically-enabled workforce to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.
