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Disney Announces Additional Employee Layoffs Amid Team Restructuring

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 22, 2026

What we know

Location: Burbank, California, USA.

Department affected: various departments.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Walt Disney Company has laid off approximately 2,000 employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at rebalancing teams across various departments. This decision comes as Disney continues to navigate challenges in the entertainment industry, including shifts in consumer behavior and economic pressures. The layoffs, which occurred in early October 2023, reflect the company's ongoing strategy to streamline operations and focus on core areas of growth. Disney's leadership emphasized the need for these changes to enhance efficiency and adapt to the evolving market landscape.

LayoffTalk has tracked 31 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, including 125 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 29 additional events known from news reporting.

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The Walt Disney CompanyDIS
Communication Services · 173,250 employees
31
EVENTS TRACKED
125
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 27, 2026