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Disney Cuts Pixar Staff, Shifts to Low-Budget Sequels

7/22/2026

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Disney spokesperson confirmed layoffs of staff across Pixar, Disney Studios, Television and corporate functions, the biggest Pixar cut since 2024 when about 175 employees—14 percent—were let go.
The Hoppers franchise earned $389.5 million against a $150 million budget, falling just short of breaking even despite mixed performance.
TheWrap reports Pixar will prioritize sequels on tighter budgets, with Gatto slated for 2027, Incredibles 3 for 2028, Coco 2 for 2029 and a third Monsters, Inc. film.

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Disney spokesperson confirmed layoffs of staff across Pixar, Disney Studios, Television and corporate functions, the biggest Pixar cut since 2024 when about 175 employees—14 percent—were let go.
The Hoppers franchise earned $389.5 million against a $150 million budget, falling just short of breaking even despite mixed performance.
TheWrap reports Pixar will prioritize sequels on tighter budgets, with Gatto slated for 2027, Incredibles 3 for 2028, Coco 2 for 2029 and a third Monsters, Inc. film.