Pixar Lays Off 108 at Emeryville HQ as Disney Cuts Continue
NewsData.io · United States · Aug 2, 2026
Pixar Animation Studios has filed a WARN notice with California announcing plans to lay off 108 employees at its Emeryville headquarters, with most cuts taking effect September 26. The reductions target production and operations roles and are part of a broader workforce reduction across parent company Disney. This continues a pattern of layoffs at Pixar that staffing and creative-industry recruiters should monitor for available talent.
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