Layoff history

Disney layoffs

4 announcements tracked1,440 jobs affected (reported)

  1. Layoff

    Cuts 300 jobs

    Disney began cutting around 300 jobs, mostly in human resources and technology, in its third layoff round of 2026. The cuts started on September 29 and affected corporate staff across several divisions.

  2. Layoff

    Announces layoffs

    Disney is eliminating several hundred positions across the company, with most cuts at ESPN following its integration of the acquired NFL Network. Roughly 10 on-air personalities are among those let go, and cuts also touch National Geographic and Pixar.

  3. LayoffBurbank, CA, United States · New York, NY, United States

    Cuts 1,000 jobs

    Disney confirmed it is cutting about 1,000 positions across studios, television, ESPN, marketing, product and corporate functions under CEO Josh D'Amaro. Marvel Studios' visual development team was largely eliminated.

  4. Layoff

    Cuts 140 jobs

    Disney Entertainment Television laid off about 140 employees, with National Geographic, ABC Owned Television Stations, Freeform and linear network operations affected.