High revenue (~$39.5B) but navigating massive corporate mergers Jurassic Park , Despicable Me
Strong performance from The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Oppenheimer Spider-Man , Jumanji bangbrosclips.22.11.22.xxlayna.marie.mp4
Maintains a niche by remaining independent of a major streaming "bundle" Yellowstone , Top Gun: Maverick High revenue (~$39
The "Major" studios are defined by their long-standing history (most are over 100 years old), immense wealth, and proprietary distribution networks. Key IP / Productions Recent Financial Context (2024/25) Marvel , Star Wars , Pixar Reported ~$34.1B revenue; undergoing major cost-cutting Warner Bros. Harry Potter , DC Comics , Joker Pixar Reported ~$34.1B revenue
Seeing success in "transmedia" (e.g., spinoffs for Paramount+) Key Industry Shifts & "Deep Content" Trends