: Capturing 20% market share , Universal is known for the Jurassic World and Fast & Furious franchises, as well as its animation wing comprising Illumination ( Minions ) and DreamWorks Animation ( Shrek ).
The system was dismantled in 1948 by the which forced studios to sell their theater chains. This led to the modern era of independent production, where studios primarily act as financiers and global distributors. Major Productions & Franchises at a Glance 8 Top Studios Redefining Entertainment in 2025 : Capturing 20% market share , Universal is
: Following Amazon’s acquisition of the historic MGM, this studio combines a 100-year-old library ( James Bond , Rocky ) with new streaming-first productions for Prime Video . Major Productions & Franchises at a Glance 8
: With a 7% market share , Sony remains a "proudly independent" major studio. Its key productions include the Spider-Man films (under license from Marvel) and a dominant presence in anime via Crunchyroll . : Often called the "Gold Standard," Disney holds
: Often called the "Gold Standard," Disney holds roughly 28% market share . It owns a powerhouse of subsidiaries including Marvel Studios ( The Avengers ), Lucasfilm ( Star Wars ), and Pixar ( Toy Story ).