The Walt Disney Company plans 1,000 job cuts in corporate and marketing teams

The Walt Disney Company is preparing another round of layoffs, with around 1,000 roles expected to be cut in the coming months. The reductions are set to primarily impact corporate and marketing functions, as the company moves to streamline operations and centralise promotional activities across film, television, and streaming.
The company employs over 230,000 people globally, with a large portion working part-time across its theme parks. This marks the first major workforce reduction under CEO Josh D’Amaro, who assumed the role in March.
The restructuring follows the appointment of Asad Ayaz as chief marketing and brand officer. The move is part of a broader strategy to unify marketing functions and eliminate overlapping roles across divisions.
While notable, the planned layoffs are smaller compared to earlier workforce reductions under former CEO Bob Iger. Between 2023 and 2025, Disney cut approximately 8,000 jobs in multiple phases, achieving cost savings of about $7.5 billion.
In June 2025, the company carried out another significant round of layoffs affecting Disney Entertainment, with roles impacted across film and television marketing, publicity, casting, development, and corporate finance. That round was the fourth and largest wave of cuts in television operations within a 10-month period.
The upcoming job reductions reflect Disney’s continued focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline. While smaller in scale than previous rounds, the cuts highlight ongoing restructuring efforts and evolving workforce needs within the global entertainment industry.
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