Hollywood‘s wave of job cuts continues as major media companies reduce their workforces in an effort to lower costs and reshape their businesses for a rapidly changing entertainment industry.
Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures, and CNN are among the companies that have announced layoffs in recent months.
The cuts have affected employees across film studios, television networks, corporate offices and digital operations as media giants streamline their businesses.
Many companies are scaling back content spending after years of heavy investment in streaming while facing declining traditional television revenues and higher production costs.
Several studios have also reorganized departments to focus on profitable franchises and digital growth.
Disney recently cut several hundred jobs across its studios, ESPN and television divisions, with Pixar among the hardest-hit units.
Earlier this year, Sony Pictures also announced hundreds of layoffs as part of a company-wide reorganization across its film, television and corporate businesses.
Industry analysts expect more restructuring in the months ahead as entertainment companies continue adapting to changing viewing habits, tougher competition in streaming and growing pressure to improve profitability.