# Disney begins layoffs of about 1000 jobs across TV including ESPN, film, tech and corporate units.

*business · news · 2026-04-15 · CNBC TV18*

## Key points

- Disney is cutting approximately 1,000 jobs across multiple divisions including ESPN, film, and corporate units.
- CEO Josh D'Amaro is implementing these layoffs to streamline operations and create a more agile workforce.
- This marks a new round of layoffs after Disney previously cut 8,000 jobs in 2022 under Bob Iger.
- Product, technology, and certain corporate roles are specifically mentioned as affected by these cuts.

**Companies:** The Walt Disney Co., Paramount Skydance, Sony Pictures Entertainment
**Countries:** United States

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