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Evangeline Lilly Slams Disney’s 1,000 Marvel Layoffs

5/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Evangeline Lilly condemned Disney for laying off about 1,000 Marvel staff in May 2026.
The cuts eliminated roughly 8% of employees at Marvel’s New York and Burbank offices.
Former Marvel Visual Development Supervisor Andy Park confirmed his own layoff during the same round.
She posted an Instagram video calling the layoffs disgusting and warning that AI would steal artists’ work.
She asked followers to pray for Marvel after the cuts.

History

Historical Context

In September 2020, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products cut 28,000 jobs, about 30 % of its workforce, as COVID-19 forced park closures. The layoffs came after Bob Chapek became CEO in February 2020 and D’Amaro assumed leadership of Disney Experiences. This pandemic-driven reduction creates a precedent for other Disney-owned units, such as Marvel Studios, to face restructuring.

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Story summary

Evangeline Lilly condemned Disney for laying off about 1,000 Marvel staff in May 2026.
The cuts eliminated roughly 8% of employees at Marvel’s New York and Burbank offices.
Former Marvel Visual Development Supervisor Andy Park confirmed his own layoff during the same round.
She posted an Instagram video calling the layoffs disgusting and warning that AI would steal artists’ work.
She asked followers to pray for Marvel after the cuts.

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