, under the leadership of David Zaslav, has pivoted toward a “franchise-first” mentality. While navigating the turbulent merger of HBO Max and Discovery+, the studio has doubled down on its core assets: DC Studios (rebooted under James Gunn), Game of Thrones spin-offs ( House of the Dragon ), and the wizarding world of Harry Potter . Their production slate for 2025-2026 is notably leaner, prioritizing quality-controlled tentpoles over mid-budget gambles.
: The top-grossing studio in 2025. It manages massive franchises through subsidiaries like Marvel Studios ( Avengers ), Lucasfilm ( Star Wars ), Pixar , and Walt Disney Animation . , under the leadership of David Zaslav, has