How many people has Disney laid off?

Disney has laid off a total of 8,000 employees across 2 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in February 2023 and the most recent was in April 2026.

Is Disney still hiring?

While Disney has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Disney careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Disney?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Disney Layoffs

Disney has laid off 8,000 employees across 2 rounds since 2023.

8,000

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Media

Industry

Apr 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

April 20, 2026

1,000 employees

Disney cut about 1,000 roles spanning studios, TV, ESPN, product and technology, and corporate, as new CEO Josh D'Amaro consolidated an enterprise marketing division.

February 8, 2023

7,000 employees(3.2% of workforce)

Disney announced it would cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger restructured the company to boost profitability.

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Disney Layoffs

Disney has laid off 8,000 employees across 2 rounds since 2023.

8,000

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Media

Industry

Apr 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

April 20, 2026

1,000 employees

Disney cut about 1,000 roles spanning studios, TV, ESPN, product and technology, and corporate, as new CEO Josh D'Amaro consolidated an enterprise marketing division.

February 8, 2023

7,000 employees(3.2% of workforce)

Disney announced it would cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger restructured the company to boost profitability.

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

Thousands of active listings

Disney Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Disney Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches