Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts. Disney Entertainment Television, Disney Studios and ESPN were also affected by the latest round of workforce reductions. DISNEY LAYS OFF 1,000 EMPLOYEES ACROSS TV AND FILM UNDER NEW CEOWithin Disney Entertainment, National Geographic is expected to be among the hardest-hit brands, according to the report. CLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GOPixar’s "Elio" also struggled at the box office, earning about $154 million worldwide in 2025 against a reported production budget of $200 million. In April, Disney laid off roughly 1,000 employees across its television and film divisions under newly appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro.