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Disney Lays Off 1,000 Employees Amid Marvel Restructuring

4/18/2026

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Disney announced layoffs affecting about 1,000 employees, primarily in Marvel Studios’ visual development team.
The visual development team was crucial for creating the cohesive look of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said the layoffs aim to streamline operations and hire artists on a project basis.
Reports indicate Disney faced significant losses with Marvel films, prompting this restructuring.

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Disney announced layoffs affecting about 1,000 employees, primarily in Marvel Studios’ visual development team.
The visual development team was crucial for creating the cohesive look of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said the layoffs aim to streamline operations and hire artists on a project basis.
Reports indicate Disney faced significant losses with Marvel films, prompting this restructuring.