Warner Bros. Montréal Confirms Layoffs Amidst Industry-Wide Restructuring

Warner Bros. Games Montréal, the studio behind Gotham Knights and Batman: Arkham Origins, has confirmed layoffs impacting an unspecified number of employees. The cuts come as part of a broader restructuring within Warner Bros. Discovery, fueled by a recent bidding war for the company and a shifting focus within its gaming division.

Recent Layoffs and Studio History

Reports of layoffs began surfacing on March 13, 2026, with several former employees taking to LinkedIn to announce their departures . Positions affected included roles in narrative direction, level design, and production. The studio, founded in 2010, is comprised of over 300 creative team members and is known for its contributions to the Batman franchise, specifically Batman: Arkham Origins (2013) and the more recent Gotham Knights (2022) .

Part of a Larger Trend at Warner Bros. Discovery

These layoffs are not isolated. Warner Bros. Discovery has undergone significant changes in the past year, including the shuttering of three studios in February 2025: Player First Games (MultiVersus), Warner Bros. Games San Diego, and Monolith Productions (Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor) . The cancellation of the in-development Wonder Woman game, previously a collaborative project with Monolith, was also part of these cuts.

The restructuring is occurring amidst a complex acquisition process. Initially, Netflix had proposed an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in December, but Paramount Skydance ultimately outbid them . Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos indicated that the Paramount agreement could lead to “considerable cost-cutting” .

Financial Performance and Future Outlook

Warner Bros. Games has experienced mixed financial results. While Hogwarts Legacy was a major success in 2023, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League reportedly resulted in a $200 million loss for the company . Recent financial disclosures have indicated a 14% year-over-year decrease within the company’s Studios segment, which includes gaming operations . Warner Bros. Discovery is currently focused on “rebuilding” its gaming lineup .