Disney’s 1,000+ Firings Shred Marvel Studios Staff As Fans Point The Finger At AI

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Kotaku · 4 min read · studios

Disney cut over 1,000 employees, with Marvel Studios hit hard across visual development, production, comics, and finance — roughly 8% of staff. CEO Josh D'Amaro cited a need for a "technologically-enabled workforce," fueling unconfirmed speculation about AI-driven replacement.

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