Disney Axes 300 Jobs Amid Leadership Shuffle and Tech Overhaul
Walt Disney has announced plans to cut around 300 jobs across its human resources and technology units, marking the company's third round of layoffs in 2026. This move follows a voluntary early retirement program for long-serving executives.
The job cuts exclude major content-producing divisions and occur alongside ongoing shifts in Disney's leadership structure. The fresh HR and technology job cuts and leadership reshuffle are part of the broader Disney story, which includes its efforts to reshape internal functions such as human resources and technology to support its global footprint.
Walt Disney operates a broad entertainment ecosystem across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, spanning film studios, theme parks, and media assets that feed into its streaming efforts. With a market value of about $182 billion, the company is reshaping internal functions to support its global presence.