# Disney to cut hundreds more jobs in fresh restructuring drive

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/disney-cutting-hundreds-more-jobs-in-new-round-of-corporate-streamlining/
- Published: 2026-07-21T15:15:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-21T21:33:36+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/new-disney-layoffs-pixar-streamlining-1236652502/
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Economy

## Key points

- Disney cuts hundreds of jobs across Pixar, ESPN and Nat Geo
- Third restructuring round this year under CEO Josh D'Amaro
- ESPN cuts tied largely to its NFL Network acquisition

## Summary

Disney has cut hundreds more jobs across the company as part of an ongoing corporate restructuring under chief executive Josh D'Amaro, with the reductions spanning corporate functions, ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television and its film studios. Pixar is understood to be the worst-hit studio despite releasing two films this year, including the successful Toy Story 5, while National Geographic bore the brunt of the cuts within Disney Entertainment Television. The move underscores how the entertainment giant continues to overhaul its structure amid rapid technological change in the industry.

The cuts included some prominent on-air figures at ESPN, such as longtime SportsCenter anchor Karl Ravech and football analyst Ryan Clark, though the network said most affected roles were behind-the-scenes positions tied to its recent acquisition of the NFL Network. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro told staff in a memo that the network had "carefully evaluated" its teams and resources following the integration, while affected employees were notified on the day the cuts were announced. This marked the third round of Disney layoffs this year, following changes to marketing structures in January and a larger restructuring affecting around 1,000 employees in April, as D'Amaro pushes his "One Disney" reorganisation to make the company more agile.

## Coverage

- [The Hollywood Reporter: Disney to cut hundreds more jobs in fresh restructuring drive](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/new-disney-layoffs-pixar-streamlining-1236652502/)
- [Deadline: Disney Cutting Several Hundred Jobs; Pixar And National Geographic Among Most Affected Divisions](https://deadline.com/2026/07/disney-layoffs-pixar-national-geographic-1236999275/)

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