# Disney plans another round of layoffs

> Disney's fourth 2026 layoff wave could be its biggest cut yet.
- Title: Disney plans another round of layoffs · Financialexpress
- Summary: Disney's fourth 2026 layoff wave could be its biggest cut yet. Disney plans thousands of layoffs in 2026, its fourth round this year, to cut costs and…
- Keywords: disney, layoffs, 2026, josh damaro, ceo, cost-cutting, film, theme parks, business, money, news, plans
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/disney-plans-another-round-of-layoffs-potentially-its-biggest-in-2026-report/4375860
- Author: Ashima Grover
- Published: 2026-11-03T09:20:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: disney, layoffs, 2026, josh damaro, ceo, cost-cutting, film, tv, theme parks, business, money, news
## Disney's fourth 2026 layoff wave
Disney is preparing for its fourth round of layoffs in 2026, impacting thousands of roles as CEO Josh D'Amaro pushes cost-cutting measures to invest in growth across film, TV, and theme parks.
## Bloomberg reports layoffs impact
Bloomberg reports Disney operations could be affected disproportionately as managers are asked to cut expenses by 20% annually.
## CEO and CFO warn about cuts
CEO Josh D'Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston warned employees about layoffs in advance while announcing June 2026 quarter results.
## Layoffs target specific departments
September layoffs cut hundreds of roles in human resources and IT departments, with corporate divisions also affected.
## April layoffs impact
Disney laid off about 1,000 people in April after forming a consolidated enterprise marketing division.
## July layoffs details
July saw several hundred job cuts across Pixar, Disney Entertainment Television, and Disney's studios, with National Geographic hit hardest in TV group.
## Early-retirement buyouts
Early-retirement buyouts offered to US-based executives with at least 10 years of service and age 50.
## Future investment plans
CEO aims to reinvest savings into film, TV programming, technology, and theme parks and cruise ship businesses.
## Key takeaway

Disney plans thousands of layoffs in 2026, its fourth round this year, to cut costs and reinvest in film, TV, and theme parks.