The entertainment industry is currently dominated by a few "Major" studios that control the majority of global distribution, alongside a rising class of "Tech Majors" and specialized production houses The "Big Five" Major Studios
The major American studios, all of which trace their origins back to Hollywood's Golden Age, remain the primary financial backers and distributors for the world's most recognizable IP.
The modern industry is led by these five entities, which distribute hundreds of films annually across international markets:
MGM (Amazon MGM Studios): Now owned by Amazon, it holds the rights to the James Bond series. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
: A leader in family entertainment and high-profile acquisitions, such as its 2019 purchase of 21st Century Fox. Sony Pictures
Starlight declared bankruptcy in 2005.