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
: Frequently the market leader, Disney owns massive franchises through its sub-studios like Marvel Studios ( The Avengers ), Lucasfilm ( Star Wars ), and Pixar . The entertainment industry is currently dominated by a
: Following its acquisition of the legendary MGM, Amazon now controls the James Bond franchise and produces high-budget series like The Rings of Power . : Following its acquisition of the legendary MGM,
Streaming services have transitioned from distributors to some of the world's most prolific production entities. : The studio behind iconic properties such as
These studios often focus on "prestige" cinema, horror, or mid-budget hits that compete with the majors.
: The studio behind iconic properties such as Mission: Impossible , Top Gun , and Star Trek . Key Independent & Specialty Studios