Streaming services have transitioned from distributors to some of the world's most prolific production entities.
: A key player in the indie and international space, famous for distributing Oscar-winning hits like Parasite and Anatomy of a Fall . Streaming & Tech Giants
: Notable for its ownership of the Spider-Man film rights and successful franchises like Jumanji and Venom . : Following its acquisition of the legendary MGM,
: Following its acquisition of the legendary MGM, Amazon now controls the James Bond franchise and produces high-budget series like The Rings of Power .
: A powerhouse in the independent scene known for critically acclaimed and "elevated" films like Everything Everywhere All At Once and Civil War . Key Independent & Specialty Studios : Frequently the
: The studio behind iconic properties such as Mission: Impossible , Top Gun , and Star Trek . Key Independent & Specialty Studios
: Frequently the market leader, Disney owns massive franchises through its sub-studios like Marvel Studios ( The Avengers ), Lucasfilm ( Star Wars ), and Pixar . The "Big Five" Major Studios
The entertainment industry is currently dominated by a group of "Major" studios—often referred to as the —alongside rapidly growing independent and streaming-first production houses. These companies control the vast majority of global box office revenue and cultural output. The "Big Five" Major Studios