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
: A powerhouse in the independent scene known for critically acclaimed and "elevated" films like Everything Everywhere All At Once and Civil War . The entertainment industry is currently dominated by a
: The studio behind iconic properties such as Mission: Impossible , Top Gun , and Star Trek . Key Independent & Specialty Studios : The studio behind iconic properties such as
These legacy studios have been active since Hollywood's Golden Age and maintain the largest distribution networks. : Following its acquisition of the legendary MGM,
: Owned by Comcast, Universal is known for the Jurassic Park and Fast & Furious franchises, as well as its dominant animation arm, Illumination ( Despicable Me ).
: Following its acquisition of the legendary MGM, Amazon now controls the James Bond franchise and produces high-budget series like The Rings of Power .