Disney Cutting Hundreds Across Film, TV, Marketing and Finance Divisions

What’s Happening at Disney?

Disney is once again reducing its global workforce — laying off several hundred employees across multiple departments — as part of its continued cost-cutting and efficiency strategy, according to reporting by Variety.

The job cuts began Monday and impact employees across:

• Marketing (covering both film and TV)
• Publicity
• Casting and development
• Corporate financial operations

Sources say no departments are being entirely shuttered, but the cuts reflect a reorganization to streamline operations and reduce overhead.

The Broader Pattern

This is just the latest in a series of layoffs by Disney over the past year, including in March when nearly 200 staffers cut across Disney TV and ABC News, including its animation studio in Vancouver.

The exact number of workers affected in this new round hasn’t been disclosed, but the cumulative toll signals continued structural reshaping under CEO Bob Iger’s leadership.

Official Stance and Industry Context

Disney has framed the June cuts as part of a broader push to “enhance efficiency” amid industry-wide pressure to reduce spending and adapt to a shifting media landscape.

• No specific comments were immediately issued by Disney regarding severance or regional impact.
• The entertainment giant is facing growing investor scrutiny and evolving streaming economics that continue to drive internal restructuring.

Impact on Canadian Staff

It remains unclear if the workforce reduction at Disney affects Canadian employees. The company has more than 240 workers in the country.

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Next Steps for Disney Employees

If you’ve been affected by the layoffs at Disney, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s entertainment sector are entitled to severance pay based on a variety of factors, including their role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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ℹ️ Want a quick overview on severance pay? Watch the video below or check out the full episode in our TV section.

Here’s What You Need to Know

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to two years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

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If you’re affected by the latest round of layoffs at Disney, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

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.