Disney Cuts Hundreds Of HR And Technology Jobs In September 2026

Disney is laying off a few hundred employees in human resources and technology in a new round of job cuts reported on September 29, 2026, according to Reuters. The report cites a source familiar with the matter.

The reductions follow separate Disney layoff rounds in April and July. This latest round focuses on HR and technology rather than the film and television businesses affected by earlier cuts.

If you are a non-unionized Disney employee in Canada who receives a severance offer, have it reviewed before signing a release. The first step is finding out what the package covers and whether you may be owed more.

On This Page:

• 1. September Job Cuts
• 2. Why Disney Is Reducing Costs
• 3. Canadian Employees
• 4. Before You Sign

Disney’s September 2026 Job Cuts At A Glance

Deadline reported that the reductions largely involve technology and HR, with Disney Entertainment Television and the motion picture studio outside this round. The cuts follow the conclusion of a voluntary early-retirement offer for eligible senior employees.

In April, Disney began a reduction expected to affect about 1,000 positions across marketing and other company functions. A separate July round affected several hundred positions across businesses including ESPN, Pixar and National Geographic. Those earlier rounds provide context for September’s announcement; they are separate events.

Why Is Disney Reducing Costs?

Disney has said it is evaluating cost reductions to create more capacity to invest in growth. In its August 5, 2026 earnings release, the company identified labour and selling, general and administrative expenses among the areas under review.

That statement describes Disney’s broader cost review. The September reporting identifies HR and technology as the main areas affected by the latest job cuts.

Are Canadian Disney Employees Affected?

Canadian job losses have not been publicly confirmed for this September round. Disney previously confirmed cuts at its Vancouver animation studio in March 2025, but those belong to an earlier event.

If you have received a termination letter or severance offer yourself, you can get advice about your own circumstances now. Your employment agreement and the law applying to your work in Canada matter when assessing the offer.

Received A Disney Severance Offer? Before You Sign, Always Check First.

A standard company package may not be your full severance package. For non-unionized employees, factors such as age, length of service, position and employment contract can affect what is owed. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can review the complete offer and explain your options.

• Keep your termination letter, offer and employment contract.
• Tell us when you have been asked to respond.
• Have the package reviewed before signing a release.

Having your offer reviewed does not commit you to a lawsuit or trial. Many severance matters are resolved through negotiation early in the claim process. We help non-unionized employees in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

Unionized? Contact your union about your termination and grievance rights.

Sources

• Reuters — Disney HR and technology layoffs, September 29, 2026
• Deadline — Disney’s September layoff round
• The Walt Disney Company — Third-quarter earnings release, August 5, 2026

Disclaimer: This page provides general information, not legal advice about an individual situation. Reporting on closures does not establish that Disney has breached an employee’s rights.