The Walt Disney Company has initiated a new wave of layoffs, impacting hundreds of employees across its global operations. Departments including film and television marketing, casting, publicity, development, and corporate finance are among those affected in this latest phase of job cuts.
These layoffs are part of Disney’s broader cost-saving and restructuring initiative led by CEO Bob Iger. The company aims to save $7.5 billion as it continues to reshape its business around core priorities—most notably, its streaming services. Since the beginning of this overhaul last year, Disney has let go of approximately 7,000 employees.
Unlike previous mass layoffs, the current approach is more targeted and strategic. Rather than dissolving entire teams, Disney is making selective cuts across various units, reflecting a more “surgical” method of workforce optimization. This strategy is intended to help the company retain critical talent while reallocating resources toward high-growth areas such as streaming content and technology innovation.
In an earlier round of job reductions in March 2025, nearly 200 positions were eliminated across ABC News and other entertainment divisions. The company is navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape, marked by shifting consumer preferences and rising production costs—challenges that are pushing industry leaders to rethink their operational models.
Despite the layoffs, Disney is also planning to ramp up hiring in product development and technology roles. These changes signal a long-term transformation aimed at making the company more agile, cost-effective, and digitally focused to stay competitive in today’s entertainment ecosystem.
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