# Disney plans thousands of layoffs, its biggest cuts this year, as managers are told to find 20% savings

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 3 Nov 2026
Updated: 3 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 3 Nov 2026

> CEO Josh D'Amaro wants part of the savings spent on films, TV, parks and cruise ships, Bloomberg reports. Disney had about 231,000 staff at the end of fiscal 2025.

Disney is considering cutting thousands of jobs in what would be its largest round of layoffs this year, Bloomberg News reported, according to [Business Recorder](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447174/disney-eyes-thousands-of-layoffs-asks-managers-to-target-20-savings-bloomberg-news-reports) and Reuters. Variety also reported that thousands of cuts are expected.

## What we know about the Disney layoffs

- **How many:** thousands of jobs; no exact figure has been given.
- **Savings target:** some managers have been asked to aim for **20% in annual cost savings**.
- **Where:** the report did not name the divisions, but said some businesses would take a bigger share of the cuts than others.
- **Why:** pressures listed include the spread of AI, weaker box office takings, competition in streaming and slowing attendance at international theme parks.
- **Where the money goes:** chief executive **Josh D'Amaro** plans to put part of the savings back into film and TV programming, technology, the theme parks and cruise ships.

Disney did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. It had about **231,000 employees** at the end of fiscal 2025.

## Disney's earlier rounds of cuts

| When | Cuts |
|---|---|
| 2023 | About 7,000 roles, part of a $5.5 billion savings plan under Bob Iger |
| 2025 | Several hundred jobs |
| April 2026 | About 1,000 positions |
| September 2026 | A few hundred in human resources and technology, Reuters reported |

The company is not alone. Netflix cut 1,000 jobs last month, as [we reported](/news/entertainment/netflix-lays-off-about-1000-staff-6percent-of-its-workforce-in-its-biggest-job), and Skydance, which bought Warner Bros Discovery this year, has also reduced staff.

## What it means for viewers

According to the Bloomberg report, D'Amaro plans to put part of the savings back into films and series, the Disney, Marvel and Pixar titles that also reach cinemas in Pakistan. How the cuts change the release slate has not been said. Disney's recent deal to take on most of Character.AI's staff shows where some of the money is heading: [AI and technology](/news/ai/disney-to-hire-most-of-characterais-staff-about-60-people-on-dollar60-million-a).

## Frequently asked questions

**How many people will Disney lay off?**

Thousands, according to Bloomberg News. No exact number has been announced, and Disney has not commented.

## Sources

- Disney eyes thousands of layoffs, asks managers to target 20% savings, Bloomberg News reports (Business Recorder (Reuters)): https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447174/disney-eyes-thousands-of-layoffs-asks-managers-to-target-20-savings-bloomberg-news-reports
- Disney Expected to Lay Off Thousands of Staffers in Biggest Round of Cuts This Year (Variety): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/disney-layoffs-thousands-expected-1236938144/

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