: A powerhouse in the independent scene known for critically acclaimed and "elevated" films like Everything Everywhere All At Once and Civil War .
: Specialized in high-profit, low-budget horror franchises like M3GAN , The Purge , and Insidious .
: A cornerstone of the industry under Warner Bros. Discovery, managing the DC Universe , the Wizarding World ( Harry Potter ), and high-profile cinematic events like Dune and Barbie . : A powerhouse in the independent scene known
: Following its acquisition of the legendary MGM, Amazon now controls the James Bond franchise and produces high-budget series like The Rings of Power .
These studios often focus on "prestige" cinema, horror, or mid-budget hits that compete with the majors. Discovery, managing the DC Universe , the Wizarding
Streaming services have transitioned from distributors to some of the world's most prolific production entities.
: The studio behind iconic properties such as Mission: Impossible , Top Gun , and Star Trek . Key Independent & Specialty Studios Illumination ( Despicable Me ).
: Owned by Comcast, Universal is known for the Jurassic Park and Fast & Furious franchises, as well as its dominant animation arm, Illumination ( Despicable Me ).