The Walt Disney Company has begun another round of layoffs, cutting several hundred positions across its entertainment divisions as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reallocating resources. The reductions are affecting multiple units, including Disney Entertainment Television, ESPN, National Geographic, corporate teams and film studios, according to reports.
Pixar Animation Studios has reportedly experienced the largest share of job cuts within Disney’s film division. While Disney has not officially released the number of affected employees, reports indicate that between 116 and 150 Pixar positions are being eliminated, accounting for less than 10% of the studio’s workforce. Most of the reductions are expected to impact production and operational teams as Pixar moves toward a smaller and more focused production model.
The company said the layoffs are part of an ongoing review of its resources and investment priorities as the entertainment industry continues to undergo major changes. Disney is aiming to improve efficiency while focusing on fewer projects with stronger theatrical potential and more controlled production costs, particularly within its animation business.
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Other Disney divisions are also affected by the restructuring. At ESPN, some job reductions are reportedly linked to administrative changes following the integration of NFL Network assets, while National Geographic has been identified as one of the more significantly impacted television units. Corporate teams and other entertainment operations have also seen workforce reductions as part of the company-wide adjustments.
The layoffs come despite strong recent box office results for Pixar, which has generated more than $1 billion globally through successful releases, including Toy Story 5 and the original animated film Hoppers. The studio’s commercial performance has not prevented Disney from continuing its strategy of reducing costs and maintaining a sustainable production pipeline.
The latest cuts follow earlier workforce reductions as Disney continues its restructuring plans. The company previously consolidated marketing operations and carried out additional job reductions across marketing, product, technology, television, ESPN and corporate divisions. Disney said the changes are intended to create a more efficient organization while adapting to the evolving global entertainment market.
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