The global entertainment landscape is dominated by a few "titans" that own the most recognizable film franchises, television networks, and streaming platforms in the world. The "Big Five" Major Studios
| Studio | Parent Company | Signature Productions | |--------|----------------|----------------------| | | Warner Bros. Discovery | Harry Potter series, The Dark Knight trilogy, Barbie (2023), Dune , The Matrix | | Walt Disney Studios | The Walt Disney Company | Avengers: Endgame , The Lion King (1994/2019), Frozen , Star Wars (sequel trilogy), Pirates of the Caribbean | | Universal Pictures | Comcast (NBCUniversal) | Jurassic Park/World , Fast & Furious , Despicable Me/Minions , Oppenheimer (2023) | | Sony Pictures | Sony Group | Spider-Man (all iterations), Jumanji , Bad Boys , Ghostbusters (reboots) | | Paramount Pictures | National Amusements | Top Gun: Maverick , Mission: Impossible , Transformers , Scream , Titanic (w/ Fox) | Brazzers - Romi Rain - House Arrest Hottie Work...
A24 has become a Gen Z favorite by producing "weird" movies that go viral. Everything Everywhere All at Once swept the Oscars, while Hereditary and Midsommar reinvented horror. A24’s productions are popular not because of CGI, but because of "aesthetic." Their merch sells out, and their trailers become memes. They prove that a studio can be popular by being specific, not universal. The global entertainment landscape is dominated by a