Location: Burbank, California, USA.
Department affected: Marvel Studios.
Based on news reporting.
The Walt Disney Company has faced significant backlash following mass layoffs in its Marvel Studios division, reportedly affecting around 500 employees. This decision has drawn criticism from industry figures, including MCU actor Evangeline Lilly, who condemned Disney for abandoning its artists. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, which has been grappling with financial challenges and a shift in audience engagement. The impact of these layoffs is expected to resonate throughout the creative community, raising concerns about the future of artistic endeavors at Disney.
The Walt Disney Company cut 500 jobs affecting its Marvel Studios team as of October 1, 2023.
That is roughly 0.3% of the 173,250 people The Walt Disney Company employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, affecting a combined 45,999 employees.
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