Media & Streaming · United States
Disney layoffs
Disney has announced job cuts 7 times since Feb 2023. Where it gave numbers, they add up to 12,940 jobs. The latest was in Sep 2026: 300 jobs.
Latest event: Sep 2026
People affected
13K
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
7
Feb 2023 → Sep 2026
AI-attributed
0%
Of affected people
The short version
- Biggest round: Feb 2023, 7,000 jobs.
- None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
- That is the largest total among the 43 Media & Streaming employers we track.
- We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.
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Every round, newest first
- −300
Disney cut around 300 staff, mostly in human resources and technology, in a further round under chief executive Josh D'Amaro.
About the figure: Figure from a person familiar with the matter.
Source: CNBC
- −1,000
Began layoffs expected to reach 1,000 jobs across TV, film, product and technology and corporate functions; CEO Josh D'Amaro cited the need for "a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce".
Source: Associated Press
- −200
Disney cut about 200 jobs across ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks, with most cuts at ABC News in New York.
Source: exchange4media
- −300
Disney eliminated about 300 corporate jobs in legal, human resources, finance and communications in late September.
Source: Variety
- −140(2% of workforce)
Disney Entertainment Television cut about 140 jobs, with National Geographic and linear networks hit hardest.
Source: Recruiting News Network
- −4,000
Disney began its second wave of layoffs, bringing cuts in recent weeks to 4,000 as part of its 7,000 job reduction plan.
About the figure: The 4,000 total includes the smaller first wave in late March.
Source: CNBC
- −7,000
CEO Bob Iger announced the cut on the company's earnings call alongside a restructuring and cost savings plan.
Source: ABC News
Common questions about Disney
- How many people has Disney laid off?
- We have tracked 7 rounds of cuts at Disney since Feb 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 12,940 jobs.
- When was the latest Disney layoff?
- Sep 2026: 300 jobs. Disney cut around 300 staff, mostly in human resources and technology, in a further round under chief executive Josh D'Amaro.
- Did Disney blame AI for its layoffs?
- No. None of the 7 rounds we track was publicly tied to AI by Disney or in credible reporting.
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