Layoffs Tracker
Every Disney layoff, store closure, and return-to-office announcement we track, newest first, with jobs affected where a source states it. Sources are linked from our coverage where available.
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Disney at a glance
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 2 of 3 announcements that state a number.
Latest announcement
| Year | Jobs reported | Announcements |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 140 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1,000 | 2 |
2 announcements · 1,000 jobs reported affected
Layoff
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.
LayoffBurbank, CA, United States · New York, NY, United States
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.
1 announcement · 140 jobs reported affected
Layoff
Disney Entertainment Television laid off about 140 employees, with National Geographic, ABC Owned Television Stations, Freeform and linear network operations affected.
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Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number.
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