: A "pure-play" film and TV studio featuring subsidiaries like Columbia Pictures and TriStar , known for franchises like Spider-Man .
: A major player that has seen recent record-breaking success with films like Oppenheimer and the Despicable Me/Minions franchise. : A "pure-play" film and TV studio featuring
The entertainment industry is currently shaped by a handful of massive conglomerates—the "Major Five"—and a rapidly evolving landscape of streaming-first studios and specialized production houses. Top Streaming & Independent Studios
These companies have disrupted traditional models by focusing on direct-to-consumer digital distribution. There Have Always Been Six Movie Studios...Until Now known for global franchises including Marvel
: Part of the massive Disney conglomerate, known for global franchises including Marvel , Star Wars , and Pixar .
: Recently merged into Paramount Skydance (as of 2025), this studio houses Nickelodeon Movies and produces iconic titles like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible . Top Streaming & Independent Studios