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Paramount Skydance Corporation to Lay Off 1,000 Workers in U.S.

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.6%
1,000 OF 21,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: U.S..

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Paramount Skydance Corporation (Melrose) is set to lay off approximately 1,000 workers in the U.S. on Wednesday, with an additional thousand layoffs expected to follow soon after. This decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts amid challenging market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting the entertainment industry, as companies adjust their workforce to align with current demands. Specific details regarding the departments affected or the exact timeline for the subsequent layoffs have not been disclosed.

Paramount Global cut 1,000 jobs.

That is roughly 4.6% of the 21,900 people Paramount Global employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 46 layoff events at Paramount Global since October 2023, affecting a combined 11,649 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Paramount Global.

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Paramount GlobalPARA
Communication Services · 21,900 employees
46
EVENTS TRACKED
53K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026