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Disney Expected to Lay Off Thousands of Staffers in Biggest Round of Cuts This Year

Disney eyes thousands of layoffs, with managers asked to cut 20%

By · Published November 3, 2026  18:47 UTC · Updated November 3, 2026  21:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Disney eyes thousands of layoffs, with managers asked to cut 20%
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Thousands of Disney staffers are expected to lose their jobs. The layoffs are reportedly linked to a cost-cutting push by the company's new leadership. Managers have been asked to cut costs by up to 20%. The exact number of layoffs is not specified.

The move comes just two weeks before Disney's earnings are set to be released. The company's stock rally is also expected to be put to the test by the layoffs. The Orange County Register and CNBC report that the layoffs will be the biggest round of cuts this year. Yahoo Finance notes that the new CEO is behind the job cuts.

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What is the expected number of layoffs at Disney?

The exact number of layoffs is not specified

Why are the layoffs happening?

The layoffs are reportedly linked to a cost-cutting push by the company's new leadership

What happens next for Disney's stock rally?

The layoffs are expected to put the stock rally to the test

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