Sony leans hard into franchise management and international markets. Their acquisition of Crunchyroll (anime streaming) has made them a dominant force in Japanese entertainment production as well.

These five studios control the vast majority of global distribution and possess the most recognizable franchise portfolios.

The entertainment landscape in 2026 is dominated by five legacy "majors" and a tech-driven titan, Netflix, while production activity is increasingly shifting away from Hollywood due to rising costs and international incentives.