Disney’s Pixar Layoffs Amid Box Office Success | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Disney’s latest wave of layoffs hits hard—over 300 employees cut across Pixar, Disney TV, Studios, and ESPN—despite Pixar’s blockbuster “Inside Out 2” smashing box office records. This is Pixar’s largest layoff in years, possibly tied to underperforming “Hopper,” while ESPN lets go of veteran anchors like a 30-year SportsCenter staple. It’s the third major round this year, following April’s 1,000 cuts and January’s marketing shakeup—all part of Disney’s frantic push to streamline amid an ever-shifting entertainment landscape. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…