{
  "id": 17903056,
  "title": "Disney weighs thousands of job cuts, asks managers to target 20% cost savings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/disney-weighs-thousands-of-job-cuts-asks-managers-to-target-20-cost",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:37:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/disney-may-cut-thousands-of-jobs-tells-managers-make-your-target-to-/articleshow/135480643.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Walt Disney is contemplating thousands of job cuts and has directed certain managers to seek 20% annual cost savings, according to Bloomberg News. The savings may stem from layoffs and reduced expenses, sources close to the matter told Bloomberg. The restructuring effort is unfolding as Disney grapples with challenges such as increased use of artificial intelligence, lower box office earnings, heightened competition from streaming platforms, and a decline in international attendance at its theme parks.\n\nDisney's management has instructed some teams to target a 20% reduction in costs, which could be achieved through layoffs or other expense cuts across the organization. However, the impact will not be uniform across all divisions; certain operations are anticipated to bear a heavier burden of the cuts as Disney evaluates spending across its various businesses. In this context, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has expressed a commitment to reinvest part of the savings into strategic growth areas, including film and television production, technology advancements, theme parks, and the company's cruise line.\n\nThis latest round of job cuts marks the third such initiative within the company this year, following previous layoffs in September and earlier in the year, primarily affecting human resources and IT departments in various corporate units and departments. In announcing these layoffs, Disney's CEO and CFO, Josh D'Amaro and Hugh Johnston, addressed shareholders in a letter, outlining their ongoing focus on cost reduction measures to bolster growth potential. The letter, delivered on August 5th, stated that Disney remains dedicated to identifying various cost-saving levers, including workforce reductions and selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A).\n\nThe recent layoffs follow Disney's acknowledgment in August that it was exploring additional cost-cutting strategies, including potential workforce reductions. In their letter to shareholders, D'Amaro and Johnston acknowledged that the company was actively working on cost reduction initiatives, but emphasized that they were still in the process of assessing and implementing these measures. They assured shareholders that they would provide further updates on their progress in the coming months.",
  "summary": "Walt Disney is embarking on a significant cost-saving initiative that may lead to thousands of job cuts. Managers have received directives to pinpoint strategies that can achieve a 20 percent decrease in yearly expenses. This restructuring is a response to ongoing challenges in sectors such as streaming and theme parks.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Disney plans thousands of layoffs while targeting 20% cost savings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/disney-plans-thousands-of-layoffs-while-targeting-20-cost-savings",
        "published": "2026-11-03T03:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Disney Eyes Thousands of Layoffs in Push for 20% Cost Cuts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/disney-eyes-thousands-of-layoffs-in-push-for-20-cost-cuts",
        "published": "2026-11-03T03:36:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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