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Disney Announces Job Cuts Under New CEO Amid Corporate Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
7,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
7,000 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Burbank, California, USA.

Department affected: Marvel.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Walt Disney Company has announced significant layoffs, cutting approximately 7,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan initiated by its new CEO. This decision comes as Disney aims to streamline operations and reduce costs amid ongoing financial challenges. The layoffs are expected to impact various divisions within the company, although specific departments have not been detailed. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance profitability and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are set to take effect in early October 2023, reflecting the company's urgent need to address its financial performance and corporate reputation.

The Walt Disney Company cut 7,000 jobs affecting its Marvel team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 4% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Walt Disney Company cut 7,000 jobs on January 1, 2026. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Walt Disney Company cut 7,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Walt Disney Company cut 7,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Walt Disney Company cut 7,000 jobs on April 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Communication Services · 173,250 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
63K
AFFECTED SINCE 2020
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED MAY 7, 2026