Disney Announces Hundreds of Layoffs Across TV and Film Divisions [WATCH]

The Walt Disney Company has begun cutting hundreds of positions across its television and film divisions as part of a broader restructuring aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer streaming operations.

A Disney spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business that the layoffs will affect employees across multiple departments, including film and television marketing, TV publicity, casting and development, and corporate financial operations.

The spokesperson stated that the company is continuing to evaluate ways to “efficiently manage the businesses while fueling the state-of-the-art creativity and innovation.”

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The layoffs, announced Monday, are part of Disney’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations.

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While the company has not disclosed the exact number of jobs being eliminated, it emphasized that the approach to the reductions has been measured, with an aim to avoid cutting entire teams.

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The staffing changes follow another round of layoffs earlier this year.

In March, Disney’s ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks disclosed that just under 200 employees would be let go.

Those cuts accounted for nearly six percent of the combined workforce, with the majority of affected positions coming from ABC News, according to a source familiar with the internal changes.

The latest workforce reductions come as Disney intensifies its focus on streaming.

The company is preparing to launch a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform under the ESPN brand, leveraging the widespread recognition of its flagship sports network.

The upcoming service is expected to be a key component of Disney’s strategy as competition in the streaming sector continues to grow.

The company did not provide a specific date for the launch of the ESPN streaming service but indicated that further information would be released by late summer.

Disney is one of several media conglomerates competing for dominance in the increasingly saturated streaming market.

Alongside Disney’s platforms—Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN—other major players include Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max, CNN, and Discovery Channel.

Since the height of the pandemic, streaming has become a core business priority for media companies.

Many have invested heavily in exclusive content, strategic partnerships, and platform upgrades to attract and retain subscribers.

In an effort to balance rising costs, companies have introduced ad-supported subscription tiers, increased pricing, and taken steps to reduce account sharing.

Disney’s continued investment in its digital platforms marks a shift away from traditional media models that have seen slower growth in recent years.

The move comes as the company continues to realign its workforce and operations to adapt to consumer behavior that increasingly favors on-demand streaming over cable and broadcast television.

Despite the reductions in staff, Disney has indicated that it remains committed to creative development and innovation within its entertainment divisions.

The company says it is taking a deliberate approach to structural changes as it repositions itself for long-term growth in the digital entertainment landscape.

Additional announcements regarding the company’s streaming rollout and other organizational changes are expected in the coming months.

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