# Disney lays off employees across multiple divisions including Pixar Pixar staff affected despite the success of Toy Story 5. - **Source:** [Fast Company](https://www.fastcompany.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/df5801c8-f9c1-4883-8ea3-c897e5e6b3e5 ## Widespread layoffs at Disney Disney laid off hundreds of employees this week across multiple divisions including ESPN, National Geographic, Disney Entertainment Television, and Disney Studios. This move is seen as part of the company's cost-cutting strategy. ## Pixar's situation Despite the box office success of Toy Story 5, Pixar Animation Studios was also affected by the layoffs. This shows the company is restructuring even in its animation department. ## Industry trend Disney's decision mirrors recent layoffs by other major tech and media companies. Businesses are taking precautions against economic uncertainties. ## Employee reactions Laid-off workers and unions have reacted to Disney's move. Concerns are being raised about the disruption to Pixar's creative team integrity. ## Company statement Disney officials stated the layoffs are 'part of strategic restructuring.' The company aims to focus on remaining employees to increase efficiency. ## Industry significance This move by an entertainment giant like Disney sends important signals about the future of media and entertainment. It shows how traditional business models are changing with digital transformation. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.fastcompany.com/91578810/disney-layoffs-hit-pixar-employees-even-after-the-success-of-toy-story-5 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._