Disney Continues Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges
Disney is laying off hundreds of employees across its film and TV divisions as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures amid industry transformation.
Overview
Disney has confirmed layoffs affecting hundreds of employees across its film and television divisions, primarily in marketing, publicity, casting, and corporate finance. This move is part of a broader strategy to operate more efficiently amid ongoing industry challenges, including a shift towards streaming services. The company has faced financial pressures since CEO Bob Iger's return in 2022, leading to multiple rounds of job cuts. The latest layoffs follow previous reductions impacting ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks, as Disney adapts to changing consumer preferences and market dynamics.
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Analysis
- The articles reflect a negative sentiment regarding Disney's layoffs and the broader challenges in the entertainment industry.
- Concerns about job losses and financial struggles are prevalent, indicating a troubling environment for employees and companies alike.
- The ongoing layoffs highlight significant restructuring efforts and economic difficulties faced by major media companies.
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"…The entertainment industry still recovers from several compounding factors, Deadline aims to keep track of changes."
Deadline·1M·"…Disney's decision to lay off hundreds of employees in the film and TV sectors reflects ongoing challenges in the industry."
Fortune·1M·"…The consumer switch to favoring streaming services like Disney+ over traditional television and movie distributors has resulted in financial stressors for corporations like Disney and its competitors."
USA TODAY·1M·"…Several hundred employees are being laid off globally, with Disney Entertainment’s film and television marketing as well as television publicity, casting and development, among the main targets."
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The layoffs mainly impact departments such as film and television marketing, publicity, casting, development, and corporate finance, both in the U.S. and globally. No entire teams were eliminated, but multiple divisions are affected[2].
Disney is facing ongoing industry challenges, including a decline in traditional TV audiences, the shift toward streaming services, and financial pressures that have led to repeated efforts to operate more efficiently and reduce costs[3].
The latest round is among the largest, affecting several hundred more employees. In March 2025, Disney cut about 200 workers at ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks, and previous layoffs included around 300 in corporate departments last fall. CEO Bob Iger's strategy since his return in 2022 has included cuts of 7,000 jobs[2].
Disney is moving resources toward its streaming business, which recently became profitable for the first time. The company is also seeking growth in other areas like theme parks and experiences, as it adapts to changing consumer preferences.
While precise cumulative figures are not always disclosed, Disney announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs under Bob Iger’s strategy since late 2022. The latest round affects hundreds, following earlier cuts of 200 in March 2025 and around 300 last fall in corporate departments[2].
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