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Disney plans layoffs of as many as 1,000 employees
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 11:22 AM ET
Summary: Disney is set to lay off up to 1,000 employees as part of cost-cutting measures under CEO Josh D'Amaro.
WHO: Disney
WHAT: layoffs of as many as 1,000 employees
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 10:38 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a new phase of cost cutting under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
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