The Walt Disney Company has launched another round of layoffs that is expected to impact about 1,000 employees across its global operations.

The decision comes shortly after Josh D'Amaro stepped in as chief executive, succeeding Bob Iger earlier this year. The layoffs follow an earlier effort in January to consolidate Disney’s marketing division, signalling a broader push to simplify operations and cut costs.

Unlike isolated cuts, this round spans several major parts of the company. Traditional television businesses, including ESPN, are expected to be affected, along with Disney’s film studio operations. Teams working in product, technology, and corporate roles are also likely to see reductions, reflecting a company-wide restructuring rather than a single-division adjustment.

In a memo to employees, D’Amaro framed the layoffs as part of a larger transformation strategy.

“Over the past several months, we have looked at ways in which we can streamline our operations in various parts of the company to ensure we deliver the world-class creativity and innovation our fans value and expect from Disney.”

He added, “Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow’s needs.”

This is not the first time Disney has taken such steps. In 2022, soon after Iger returned as CEO, the company cut around 8,000 jobs as part of a major cost-saving initiative. Even after those reductions, Disney remained a massive employer, with about 230,000 employees worldwide as of late 2025. The latest layoffs suggest that the company is continuing to recalibrate its workforce in response to changing market realities.

With AP inputs