Disney to Lay Off Hundreds, Targeting Pixar and Nat Geo

WHO:

Deadline - Disney, Pixar, National Geographic, ESPN

WHAT:

Deadline - Disney is cutting several hundred positions.

Reddit Movies - Pixar and National Geographic are said to be hit particularly hard in the latest round of cuts.

WHERE:

Deadline - Affected divisions include Disney Entertainment Television and Studios.

WHEN:

Deadline - The layoffs occurred on a Tuesday.

WHY:

Deadline - The layoffs at ESPN are a result of a deal with the NFL.

HOW:

Deadline - Staffers have been notified of the layoffs.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 16:26 UTC)

Disney is cutting several hundred positions across its divisions, with Pixar and National Geographic reportedly facing the most significant impact. The layoffs, which occurred on a Tuesday, affect areas including Disney Entertainment Television and Studios, as well as ESPN, where the cuts are tied to a deal with the NFL. Staffers have already been notified about their job status in this latest round of cuts.