A24 engages superfans with niche merchandise (candles smelling like Hereditary ’s attic) and secret screenings, turning moviegoing into a lifestyle.
: Owned by Universal , these studios compete directly with Disney/Pixar for the family market, with Illumination's Super Mario and Minions being global box-office juggernauts.
The entertainment landscape is currently dominated by a handful of "Major Studios" that control the vast majority of global box office revenue and cultural output. While historically there were "Big Six" or "Big Eight" studios, the industry has consolidated into what is now commonly referred to as the . The "Big Five" Major Studios
Perhaps the most culturally influential studio today, Disney’s power lies in its ecosystem of intellectual property (IP). Beyond its timeless animated canon ( The Lion King , Frozen ), Disney’s acquisitions of Pixar ( Toy Story ), Marvel Studios ( The Avengers: Endgame ), Lucasfilm ( Star Wars ), and 20th Century Studios ( Avatar ) have created an unrivaled blockbuster machine. Their productions dominate box office charts and theme parks worldwide.
* Universal Pictures – The current global leader in box office revenue. Known for *Fast & Furious*, *Jurassic World*, and *Minions... Facebook·Atmosphere Daily 8 Top Studios Redefining Entertainment in 2025
Embracer Group is a global group of creative and entrepreneurial businesses in PC, console and mobile games, as well as other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of over 400 owned or controlled franchises.
With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its operative groups: THQ Nordic, PLAION, DECA Games, Dark Horse, Freemode and Crystal Dynamics – Eidos. The Group includes 55 internal game development studios and engages nearly 6,500 talents across nearly 30 countries.