Disney has initiated fresh layoffs affecting approximately 200 employees, predominantly in technology and human resources divisions, as newly appointed Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro continues efforts to reduce costs. This represents the third wave of staff reductions in 2026, though substantially smaller than the previous two rounds that took place earlier in the year. The company's television and motion picture divisions remain largely exempt from the current cuts, which follow a voluntary early retirement programme that concluded recently.

The layoffs form part of D'Amaro's broader cost-cutting agenda since he assumed the chief executive role in March, succeeding Bob Iger. With approximately 231,000 employees globally as of the end of fiscal 2025, Disney has undertaken multiple rounds of reductions: 1,000 positions were cut in April and several hundred more in July, primarily affecting Pixar and National Geographic. The current restructuring reflects broader industry concerns regarding artificial intelligence and automation, which company leadership has indicated will be leveraged to streamline operations and reduce staffing requirements.