: Includes powerhouse brands like Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Pixar, and 20th Century Studios.

Universal Studios, founded in 1912, is known for its horror movies, including the Dracula and Frankenstein franchises. The studio has also produced blockbuster hits like Jurassic Park, The Fast and the Furious, and Minions.

Ultimately, a "popular studio" is defined not by its stock price, but by its ability to produce a piece of entertainment that a stranger on an airplane will tap you on the shoulder to ask, "Sorry, is that the new season?"

A standout sci-fi success for MGM, earning over $583 million . Streaming & Digital Performance

: Recently merged into Paramount Skydance , the studio focuses on high-octane theatrical experiences such as Mission: Impossible and Top Gun . Leading Independent and "Mini-Major" Productions

In recent years, Sony has disrupted the visual language of the genre with the Spider-Verse series, blending street art aesthetics with comic book heritage to redefine what modern animation looks like. Why These Studios Matter