Sony Pictures Entertainment will cut “a few hundred” jobs globally as it reshapes its business to focus on growth areas including streaming, gaming-linked content and digital platforms.

The layoffs, announced this week, will impact staff across the company’s film, television and corporate divisions, with changes expected to roll out over the coming months.

The move is part of a broader strategy under CEO Ravi Ahuja, who took on the role just over a year ago.

In a note to staff, Ahuja said the company is “aligning our organisation with where the business is going, not where it has been.”

He added Sony would reduce roles in some areas while increasing investment in others “most critical to our future.”

The restructure reflects broader shifts as streaming, digital platforms and gaming disrupt traditional film and TV models.

Sony Pictures sits within Japan’s Sony Group, which also owns PlayStation, Sony Music and a major anime distribution network. The company is increasingly leaning into these cross-platform strengths, particularly through video game adaptations, anime expansion and YouTube-first content.

Franchise development remains a key priority. Sony’s Spider-Man universe continues to be a major revenue driver, alongside investments in game shows such as Jeopardy! and new content aimed at younger, digital-native audiences.

The company is also streamlining operations, including merging some TV divisions and scaling back lower-growth areas such as visual effects unit Pixomondo.

The cuts come amid ongoing turbulence in Hollywood, where studios are grappling with declining cable TV revenues, production slowdowns following pandemic disruptions and the long-term impact of recent labour strikes.

Industry-wide cost-cutting has already seen thousands of jobs lost, with companies prioritising profitability and scalable digital content.