The majority of layoffs on the studio side are within Pixar, while most of the cuts in the TV group are at National Geographic. Disney employees losing their jobs were informed Tuesday morning. Confirming the Tuesday layoffs to AWN, a Pixar spokesperson said:“Pixar eliminated a number of roles on Tuesday, concentrated in production and operations. The company also told AWN, “Pixar was not part of the reductions that took place in April 2026.” Pixar’s staff reductions come during a busy theatrical year for the animation studio.