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Disney to cut 1,000 jobs as CEO announces layoffs across company

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Studio and television business, ESPN, certain corporate functions and more to see workforce reduced, source says

Walt Disney’s new chief executive, Josh D’Amaro, announced layoffs in an email to employees on Tuesday, as he looks to streamline the company’s operations.

About 1,000 positions will be eliminated, according to a person familiar with the development.

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