: Operating primarily through Columbia Pictures , Sony is a major player in the superhero genre (holding rights to Spider-Man ) and legacy franchises like Ghostbusters and Jumanji .

: This studio is home to blockbuster franchises like Jurassic Park , Fast & Furious , and the Despicable Me/Minions series through its Illumination division.

The 1970s and 1980s saw the emergence of blockbuster productions, which revolutionized the entertainment industry. Films like Jaws , Star Wars , and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial became cultural phenomenons, breaking box office records and changing the way studios approached film production. This era also saw the rise of independent filmmakers, who challenged the traditional studio system with innovative and often low-budget productions.

: A leader in genre-defining films, it manages successful franchises like John Wick and The Hunger Games while expanding its presence in regional markets.