Disney Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Third Layoff Wave of 2026

Disney has laid off hundreds of employees in its third round of job cuts in 2026, as the company restructures its operations.

The latest layoffs coincide with an expansion of Disney’s investment in digital streaming and artificial intelligence.

The cuts place further attention on the company’s workforce changes as it reshapes its business alongside those investments.

The information provided did not specify which divisions or locations were affected, or give an exact number of employees dismissed.

It also did not establish whether the latest job losses were directly linked to Disney’s increased spending on streaming or artificial intelligence.