Media & Streaming · United States
Disney layoffs
We've tracked 3 rounds of Disney layoffs between Feb 2023 and Sep 2026, affecting 8,300 people in total. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.
People affected
8K
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
3
Feb 2023 → Sep 2026
AI-attributed
0%
Of affected people
Every tracked announcement
- −300
Disney cut around 300 staff, mostly in human resources and technology, in a further round under chief executive Josh D'Amaro.
About the figure: Figure from a person familiar with the matter.
Source: CNBC
- −1,000
Began layoffs expected to reach 1,000 jobs across TV, film, product and technology and corporate functions; CEO Josh D'Amaro cited the need for "a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce".
Source: Associated Press
- −7,000
CEO Bob Iger announced the cut on the company's earnings call alongside a restructuring and cost savings plan.
Source: ABC News
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