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Disney Cuts Hundreds in Companywide Layoffs Across Divisions

7/22/2026

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Disney announced companywide layoffs affecting several hundred employees on Tuesday.
The cuts hit ESPN, NFL Network integration, Disney Entertainment Television, Pixar production and operations, and National Geographic.
CEO Josh D’Amaro said the layoffs aim to streamline operations and create a more agile, technologically enabled workforce.
Pixar’s 2026 slate includes “Hoppers,” which opened strong but underperformed, and “Toy Story 5,” nearing a billion-dollar box office.

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Disney announced companywide layoffs affecting several hundred employees on Tuesday.
The cuts hit ESPN, NFL Network integration, Disney Entertainment Television, Pixar production and operations, and National Geographic.
CEO Josh D’Amaro said the layoffs aim to streamline operations and create a more agile, technologically enabled workforce.
Pixar’s 2026 slate includes “Hoppers,” which opened strong but underperformed, and “Toy Story 5,” nearing a billion-dollar box office.