Warner Bros Discovery to lay off 10% of film group staff

Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly set to lay off approximately 10% of its Motion Picture Group workforce, according to a source familiar with the matter, marking a major shakeup as the company prepares to split into two different entities.

The job cuts will impact several departments including marketing, distribution, production, and other operational units.

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While the total number of employees affected remains undisclosed, the layoffs represent a significant move in a broader restructuring effort.

According to media reports, in a memo addressed to staff, Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca noted that company leadership began reviewing the group's operations earlier this year.

The internal review led to a decision to move away from the current U.S. Home Office/International model in favour of a fully global structure.

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"These changes are necessary to transform our business as we transition into a more global framework," the memo read.

Warner Bros Discovery recently announced it will split into two publicly traded companies: one retaining the Warner Bros name and housing the film group along with the HBO Max streaming platform, and other other - Discovery Global - taking on cable networks like CNN, TNT, and the Discovery+ streaming service.

The Warner Bros film division experienced a rocky 2024 with several box office misses, including Joker: Folie à Deux and Furiosa. However, 2025 has seen a rebound, with recent hits such as A Minecraft Movie, Sinners, and Superman offering a much-needed boost.

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