Disney Layoffs Affect 8% of Marvel Workforce Across Multiple Divisions

The Walt Disney Company has announced layoffs affecting about 8% of the Marvel workforce. These reductions impact Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in Burbank. The layoffs span nearly every division, including film and television production, publishing, franchise operations, finance, and legal, according to Deadline.

The visual development unit at Marvel Studios has been significantly affected. This unit consists of illustrators, character designers, and other creative specialists who contribute to the visual style of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. " Nearly the entire visual development department has been eliminated, with only a small core staff remaining.

This core staff will coordinate freelance and contract workers on a project-by-project basis. Many affected employees had worked at Marvel for years, in some cases more than a decade, contributing to the company's visual identity.

Company-Wide Reductions The layoffs are part of broader cuts at The Walt Disney Company, affecting about 1,000 employees across the organization.

In a memo to employees, The Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D’Amaro addressed the changes.