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Head of Disney Games Suing Disney for $40 Million Over Alleged Discrimination
A new lawsuit involving a major Disney executive is making headlines, as the head of Disney’s gaming division has filed a $40 million discrimination suit against the company. The legal complaint alleges that Disney reduced the executive’s compensation and attempted to push him out of the company despite strong performance and record profits in the division he oversees.
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Jay Ong, the current head of the Disney Games Group, has filed the lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company claiming discrimination and retaliation. According to reports, Ong alleges that his compensation was cut after an HR executive began investigating his background and privately contacted his executive coach without permission. In the lawsuit, Ong states that Natalia Strauch, the HR Vice President for Disney Global Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing, suggested during a February 2025 meeting that he was not a strong “cultural” fit for the company.
Ong claims that despite receiving “exceptional” performance evaluations and overseeing record profitability for the Disney Games division, his compensation was reduced. His incentive award reportedly dropped from $770,000 to $620,000, and his annual bonus also decreased compared to the previous year. The lawsuit argues that Disney intentionally reduced his compensation to send a message and force him out of the company.
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The filing also alleges a broader pattern of discrimination within the company, claiming that Disney discriminates against employees of Asian descent. Ong’s legal team argues that the treatment he experienced reflects a systemic issue within the organization.
Ong joined Disney Games in April 2024 after spending nearly a decade leading Marvel Games. During his career, he has overseen the development of titles tied to some of Disney’s biggest franchises, including Spider-Man, Star Wars, Alien vs. Predator, Toy Story, and Avatar.
As of now, Ong remains employed at Disney while the lawsuit moves forward.
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