The Walt Disney Company is preparing for another major transformation, and four of its biggest entertainment divisions could soon face significant changes.
Disney has already spent much of 2026 making adjustments across its business, from eliminating positions to raising streaming subscription prices. Now, the company is reportedly considering another major restructuring that could affect hundreds of employees.
The proposed changes would reshape how Disney manages its television operations as the entertainment giant continues shifting its attention toward streaming.
Disney Plans Major Changes Across Four Entertainment Divisions
According to an October 19 report from TIKR, Disney is considering consolidating operations across ABC Entertainment, 20th Television, Hulu Originals, and Freeform.
The restructuring would represent a significant change in how Disney organizes its television business.
Debra O'Connell, chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, is reportedly overseeing the effort.
Rather than organizing operations primarily around traditional television networks, Disney wants to place greater emphasis on streaming audiences and its entertainment franchises.
That could lead to departments working more closely together while reducing overlapping responsibilities.
However, the proposed restructuring could also have serious consequences for employees.
The report indicates that hundreds of jobs could be affected, although Disney has not finalized its plans.
The process may continue through the end of 2026, meaning additional details could emerge over the coming months.
Importantly, Disney has not announced that any of the four entertainment divisions will permanently close.
Disney Continues Restructuring Following Employee Layoffs
The potential overhaul follows several rounds of layoffs across The Walt Disney Company.
According to TIKR, Disney recently eliminated several hundred positions, primarily affecting its human resources and technology departments.
Those reductions followed approximately 1,000 job cuts in April.
The latest layoffs marked the third round of workforce reductions under CEO Josh D'Amaro this year.
Meanwhile, Disney continues adjusting its streaming strategy.
The company recently increased the monthly prices of its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans by $2.50, bringing each individual subscription to $21.49.
Despite those increases, Disney's streaming business has shown encouraging financial results.
During its fiscal third quarter, Disney reported $712 million in streaming operating income, more than double the amount recorded during the comparable period.
The company hopes to build on that momentum while improving efficiency across its entertainment operations.
For now, the proposed restructuring remains a developing situation.
Disney has not confirmed exactly how many positions could be eliminated or what organizational changes will ultimately take place.
Still, with four major entertainment divisions reportedly involved, the potential overhaul could become one of Disney's most significant corporate changes of 2026.
