The Walt Disney Company has begun a fresh wave of layoffs, affecting hundreds of employees across its global workforce. The job cuts will impact departments such as film and television marketing, casting, publicity, development, and corporate finance. The cuts are part of Disney’s ongoing strategy to streamline operations and refocus priorities, particularly around streaming services.
This latest round of cuts is part of a companywide cost-saving plan led by CEO Bob Iger. The company hopes to save $7.5 billion after a massive restructuring that began last year. So far, Disney has laid off about 7,000 employees under.
Unlike blanket department shutdowns, the current layoffs are being executed in a more targeted manner. Instead of eliminating entire teams, Disney is trimming roles across various units, indicating a more selective and “surgical” approach to workforce rebalancing. The company hopes to retain key talent even while redirecting resources toward high-growth areas such as streaming content and technology development.
The earlier round of job cuts in March 2025 saw almost 200 roles being eliminated at ABC News and other entertainment divisions. Disney is trying to adapt to a tough media landscape, wherein consumer habits keep changing and production costs keep rising. Entertainment giants are being forced to redo their operational models.
While many roles are being eliminated, Disney is also reportedly gearing to increase hiring in areas such as product and technology. These changes indicate a long-term transformation with the objective of making the company more agile, cost-efficient, and positioned for sustained digital growth amidst stiff competition in the entertainment space.
