Pixar was hit hard by Disney-wide layoffs, despite the success of 'Toy Story 5'.
Disney is cutting hundreds of jobs across corporate functions, including ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, and studios, with most studio cuts at Pixar and TV cuts at National Geographic.
The layoffs at Pixar are concentrated in production and operations, reflecting changes in production volume and strategy.
Disney had previously cut about 1,000 jobs in marketing in April, citing a need to streamline operations for agility and innovation.
Pixar released two movies in 2026: 'Hoppers' with modest success and 'Toy Story 5' nearing $1 billion.
Pixar has struggled to launch new properties post-pandemic, as some movies were sent directly to Disney+, conditioning audiences to watch at home.