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23 Jul 2026, 02:31 UTC · 2h ago
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
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23 Jul 2026, 02:31 UTC · 2h ago
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Disney has implemented its third wave of layoffs this year, cutting several hundred employees across Pixar, Disney Entertainment Television, Disney Studios, and ESPN. — Frequent workforce reductions suggest ongoing structural instability or cost-cutting pressures despite some hit content.
-0.40Pixar's 'Elio' and 'Hopper' underperformed at the box office, with 'Elio' earning $154 million against a $200 million budget. — Direct financial losses on major tentpole films undermine the studio's profitability and content strategy.
-0.30Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' is on track to surpass $1 billion worldwide, and 'Inside Out 2' became the highest-grossing animated film of all time. — Strong performance of core franchises provides a revenue hedge against failures of original IPs.
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