Disney to Significantly Trim Marketing Team in 2026, Part of Restructuring
Is Disney Cutting Jobs in 2026?
Yes. Disney is reportedly planning to eliminate as many as 1,000 roles — with the Marketing department expected to be heavily impacted.
The latest cost-cutting initiative comes just weeks after Josh D’Amaro took over as CEO of the entertainment giant.
Impact on Canadian Staff
It’s unclear if any Canadian employees at Disney are being let go.
According to LinkedIn, the company currently has more than 580 workers in the country.
Source
A significant workforce reduction at Disney was covered by multiple news outlets, including CNBC and Deadline.
More Disney Layoff Coverage
For a full overview of layoffs at Disney and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Disney Layoffs & Severance Guide.
Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.
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