Company history

Disney layoff history

Disney has 2 sourced layoff announcements in the tracker.

Includes records reported under: ESPN / Walt Disney Company, Disney.

Announcements2

Reported job cuts1,000

Most recentJul 21, 2026

Tracked announcements

Newest first. Each entry links to its full record and original reporting.

Jul 21, 2026

ESPN began a significant round of layoffs tied to its NFL Network integration, alongside other Disney reductions.

Not published reported ESPN, NFL Network and other U.S. Disney operations Media & Entertainment

Apr 14, 2026

Disney announced cuts expected to affect about 1,000 jobs across television, ESPN, film, technology and corporate functions.

About 1,000 reported United States, including Burbank, California, with some global functions Media & Entertainment