Disney Layoffs Hit Pixar Hard in New Round of Job Cuts
The Emeryville animation studio is reportedly the hardest hit within the Disney Studios division, with veteran talent among those affected.
“These changes are part of our continual evaluation of how we manage resources and reinvest across the company as our industry continues to evolve,”
Disney has initiated a new round of layoffs impacting several hundred employees, with Pixar being hit hardest within the company's studios business, according to a report from TheWrap. The cuts are part of a broader company-wide effort to streamline operations.
Notifications went out across corporate functions, ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, and Disney Studios on Tuesday morning. A Disney spokesperson characterized the move as a continual evaluation of resources to reinvest in the company as the industry evolves.
Which Disney divisions are affected?
The layoffs are impacting several hundred employees across the company. Within the Disney Studios division, the Emeryville, California-based Pixar animation studio is being hit the hardest, TheWrap reports. On the Disney Entertainment Television side, National Geographic is expected to be the most affected.
Who is impacted by the layoffs?
Among those impacted is Rej Bourdages, a veteran who has been with Pixar for nearly fifteen years. This round of cuts is expected to be the largest at Pixar since the summer of 2024. The report links the layoffs partly to the perceived underperformance of recent original films, which has prompted a strategic shift towards making movies at more competitive prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Pixar being hit so hard in these layoffs?
According to TheWrap's report, the layoffs are at least partially being blamed on the perceived underperformance of recent original films like 'Hoppers' and 'Elio.' The idea is that Pixar needs to make movies, particularly original films, at more competitive prices to stay competitive in the marketplace.
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