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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Mar 27, 2026

The Walt Disney Co. Lays Off 1,000 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.6%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,000 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Burbank, California, USA.

Department affected: Marvel Studios.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Walt Disney Company has initiated layoffs affecting 1,000 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. This decision comes amid broader challenges faced by the company, including shifts in consumer behavior and economic pressures. The layoffs are part of a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on core business areas. While specific departments and locations were not detailed, the company aims to enhance its overall efficiency and adapt to the changing market landscape.

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

That is roughly 0.6% 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 StaffStaff14 hours ago

The Walt Disney Company cut 1,000 jobs on July 1, 2026. 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 1,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? 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 MAR 27, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 20, 2026