Film Studios

Disney-owned major studio formerly known as 20th Century Fox. Producer of Avatar, Alien, Die Hard, and Predator. Releases theatrical films and Hulu originals.

Independent studio valued at $3.5 billion. Behind Backrooms ($364M), Everything Everywhere All at Once, Moonlight, and Hereditary. Acquires at Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto.

British stop-motion animation studio in Bristol. Behind Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run. Four Academy Awards, 17 BAFTAs. Celebrating 50 years in 2026.

UK independent film company operating across international sales, production financing, and UK theatrical distribution. 20-30 employees, $10-20M annual revenue. Behind Sirat, Nouvelle Vague, and Talk to Me.

Amazon's film and TV division combining Amazon Originals with the MGM library. $8.5B acquisition. 14 theatrical films in 2026, 15+ annually by 2027. Behind Project Hail Mary and the James Bond franchise.

Steven Spielberg's production company, producing films with cumulative worldwide grosses exceeding $10 billion. Operates with first-look deals at Universal Pictures and Netflix.

Independent production company founded by Megan Ellison in 2011. Financed auteur-driven films including Her, American Hustle, and Phantom Thread. Now rebooting with new co-heads of film.

Apple's film production and acquisition division for Apple TV+. Behind CODA, F1: The Movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, and a growing slate of prestige theatrical and streaming films.

J.J. Abrams' production company, known for high-concept genre filmmaking across the Star Wars, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Cloverfield franchises. Now under a first-look deal at Warner Bros. through end of 2026.

The largest film studio in the Czech Republic, with 18 sound stages across two Prague campuses. A primary destination for international productions shooting in Central Europe.

The feature film division of the BBC, co-financing 12 to 15 British films per year with an annual budget of approximately £11 million. Behind Bird, Santosh, The Outrun, and scores of acclaimed UK productions.

The British Film Institute's filmmaking fund, distributing £20.3 million per year in National Lottery funding to UK independent cinema. Supports development, debut features, and established filmmakers.

Independent US distribution company focused on prestige and adult-audience films. Has released 75+ films since 2014. Now led by CEO Kent Sanderson following founder Andrew Karpen's death in 2025.

Horror and genre production company merged with Atomic Monster in 2024, operating under a first-look deal with Universal. Crossed $1 billion in global box office in 2025 across 8 releases.

Walt Disney Studios' international theatrical distribution arm, handling global release of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century, and Searchlight films outside the US.

France's leading pay-TV channel and the largest single financier of French cinema, investing €150-170M annually in film pre-buys under a 2025-2027 agreement with industry guilds.

Mexican production company co-founded by Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal in 2005. Produced Sin Nombre, No, and Miss Bala. Inactive since 2020 after founders departed in 2018.

Irish animation studio in Kilkenny with 5 Academy Award nominations. Founded 1999. Films include The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, and My Father's Dragon.

Paris-based international sales agent specializing in auteur cinema. Founded 1993 by Hengameh Panahi. Relaunched in 2025 under CEO Saliha Guemraoui after Panahi's death in 2023.

Italy's largest film production facility in Rome, with 25 sound stages by mid-2026, a 452 sqm LED virtual production wall, and a 40% international tax credit with no per-project cap.

South Korea's largest entertainment company, with $818M content budget in 2025, 3,621 CGV screens across 5 countries, and a multi-studio global expansion strategy spanning film, TV, and streaming.

US specialty distributor of French and international arthouse cinema, releasing 10-15 films per year. Operates the Cohen Media Channel streaming service at $4.99/month. Parent company facing $500M+ in debt defaults.

UK arthouse distributor and exhibitor with 16 cinemas (46 screens), Curzon Home Cinema streaming, and day-and-date release capability. Owned by Fortress Investment Group since 2024. New flagship Curzon Chelsea opening late 2026.

Indian production company valued at $240M after Adar Poonawalla's 50% acquisition in 2024. Behind Brahmastra ($48M WW), Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and Dunki. Produces 3 to 6 films yearly plus Netflix series via Dharmatic.

UK production company run by Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich. Behind 28 Years Later ($151M WW), Civil War ($122M WW), Ex Machina, and Annihilation. Six-person team based in Clerkenwell, London.

UK documentary distributor and international sales agent. Founded 2004 in London by Anna Godas and Andy Whittaker. 2025 slate includes Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, One to One: John & Yoko, and Andre Is an Idiot. Acquires at Sundance, Cannes, and Hot Docs.

Austin-based cult and genre distributor acquired by Giant Pictures in 2022. Behind The Act of Killing, The Greasy Strangler, and Thank You Very Much. Releases 4 to 8 films yearly. CEO Nick Savva, chairman Tim League.

Major animation studio owned by NBCUniversal. $17B+ global box office across 54 films. 2025 slate: Dog Man, How to Train Your Dragon (live-action), Bad Guys 2, Gabby's Dollhouse. ~1,500 employees in Glendale, CA. Shrek 5 arriving 2027.

The oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world, in west London. Five sound stages totalling 37,000 sq ft, including a new 14,000 sq ft net zero carbon stage completed in 2025.

Formerly one of the largest independent distributors outside the major studio system. Acquired by Lionsgate in December 2023 for $500M and rebranded as Lionsgate Canada in June 2024. Now part of Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE: LION).

Indian film entertainment company founded in 1977, now operating as Eros Innovation: a $2B AI-media platform built on a 12,000+ title library. Committed £265M to UK film production in 2026. Indian listed entity faces financial and regulatory difficulties.

French production and distribution company founded by Luc Besson in 1999. FY2025/26 revenue of €26.1M. Upcoming films include Father Joe (Kiefer Sutherland, Al Pacino). Operates within France's 30% TRIP tax rebate for international productions.

Indian production company founded in 1999 by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. Behind Gully Boy (Rs. 238 cr worldwide) and Dil Chahta Hai. Reported minority stake sale to Universal Studios.

New York-based distributor of international and independent cinema. 300+ titles released since 2002. Streaming service Film Movement Plus at $5.99/month. Oscar-nominated titles include Theeb and Corpus Christi.

Channel 4's feature film division. Annual budget GBP 20M ($26.9M). Backs 10-12 films per year. 43 Oscars and 97 BAFTAs. Behind Poor Things, The Zone of Interest, and Slumdog Millionaire.

New York-based international sales, financing, and production company. 18-year history. Behind Anora ($52M, 4 Oscars), Conclave ($115.7M), and Arrival. Stacey Snider joined as CCO in 2024. Targets 5-7 films per year at $10M-$50M budgets.

NBCUniversal's specialty film label and one of the most active buyers at major festivals. Released the highest-grossing film in its history in 2026 with Obsession, crossing $300M worldwide.

The oldest film company in the world, founded in Paris in 1895. Reported €150.3M revenue in 2025 with 5 million theatrical admissions. Produces films and series for Netflix, Apple, and the French market.

Academy Award-winning US distributor of international animated films. 13 Oscar nominations, 1 win. North American home of Studio Ghibli. Acquired by Toho in 2024. Expanded to UK and Ireland in 2026.

British horror studio founded in 1934, now owned by John Gore Studios. Producing new horror content including Ithaqua, Hammer's first new monster in 60 years. Major 4K restoration program underway in 2026.

Independent film production and distribution company founded by Mel Gibson and Bruce Davey. Producing The Resurrection of the Christ (2027/2028) and releasing films in UK and Australia/New Zealand markets.

Animation studio behind Despicable Me, Minions, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Has generated over $11 billion in global box office across 17 features. A division of Universal Pictures.

US independent distributor owned by AMC Global Media. Releases 30 to 40 films per year across theatrical, VOD, and streaming. Pioneered day-and-date releasing. Behind Boyhood, The Babadook, and Late Night with the Devil.

US theatrical distributor of classic and contemporary world cinema, founded in 1956. Introduced Bergman, Kurosawa, and Fellini to American audiences. Sister company of the Criterion Collection. Distributed Drive My Car and Flow, both Academy Award winners.

Independent French distributor based in Paris, releasing 15 to 20 international arthouse films per year in France. Active buyer at Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. Catalog of 182 films including festival award winners.

US distributor of classic, international, and arthouse cinema with a library of over 4,000 titles. Releases 30 films theatrically per year and 350+ titles annually to home entertainment. Won Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in 2026 for Mr. Nobody Against Putin.

Stop-motion animation studio in Hillsboro, Oregon. Six features to date, all Oscar-nominated. Latest film Wildwood opens October 23, 2026.

Independent production and co-financing company in Beverly Hills. Produced over 60 films including Million Dollar Baby and the Underworld franchise. Library now owned by Shamrock Capital.

Production and financing company in Burbank, CA. Co-producer of Dune, Godzilla, and The Dark Knight trilogy. Owned by management and Apollo Global Management. Dune: Part Three opens December 18, 2026.

Independent studio and distributor in Santa Monica, CA. Library of 20,000+ titles generating $1B annually. Michael (2026) became Lionsgate's first $1B release. Market value approximately $4B.

Production company and VFX/sound services provider in San Francisco. Owned by Disney. Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. Dave Filoni named president January 2026. The Mandalorian and Grogu released May 2026.

Independent US distributor specializing in documentary features and international arthouse cinema. A subsidiary of 2929 Entertainment with a library of 500+ titles. Co-CEOs Eamonn Bowles and Dori Begley.

The production studio behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise in history with $32.4 billion in worldwide box office across 37 films. A subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company led by Kevin Feige.

One of Hollywood's most storied studios, now a subsidiary of Amazon MGM Studios. Library of 4,000+ films and 17,000 TV shows. Home to the James Bond franchise, now under Amazon's creative control with Denis Villeneuve directing the next 007 film.

Independent production and financing company behind The Expendables and Rambo franchises. 300+ films produced since 1992. Owns Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria with 10 sound stages. Pre-sales model with $20-50M budget range.

Global film and television studio owned by beIN Media Group (51%) and Paramount Skydance (49%). Library of 700+ titles with 68 Oscars. CEO Jonathan Glickman. Recent productions include The Beekeeper ($162M worldwide) and The Holdovers.

French production, sales, and exhibition company with a catalog of over 1,000 auteur titles, representing filmmakers from Chaplin and Truffaut to Sciamma and Kiarostami.

Canada's leading independent arthouse distributor, releasing 20-35 films per year across Canada. Exclusive Canadian distributor for Sony Pictures Classics since 2001.

Jordan Peele's production company with a first-look deal at Universal Pictures through 2030. Three directed films have grossed $683M worldwide.

Russia's largest film studio, founded in 1920 in Moscow. 17 sound stages (300-2,300 sq m), 132 outdoor sets, 1M+ props, 300K costumes. Production capacity of 100+ films per year.

Independent distributor with 7 Palme d'Or wins and 2 Best Picture Oscars. Acquires international and arthouse cinema at Cannes, Venice, Sundance, and Toronto. Now expanding into television via Neon TV.

NEON's vintage and revival cinema label, acquiring and theatrically re-releasing restored classic films and newly discovered archival titles for contemporary audiences.

The feature film division of Netflix. Greenlit 88 films in 2 years under film chairman Dan Lin. Releasing ~7 original movies per month to 300M+ subscribers. Content spend ~$20B in 2026.

Warner Bros. label behind The Lord of the Rings, The Conjuring, and It. Returning to Middle Earth with The Hunt for Gollum in 2027. Released 11 films in 2025, targeting 14 in 2026.

Japan's oldest film studio (founded 1912). Produces and distributes 10-15 films annually plus 15-20 international sales titles. Established NK Animation subsidiary in March 2025. Owned by Nippon Television (35%) and SKY Perfect JSAT (28.4%).

World's oldest film studio (founded 1906). Egmont subsidiary with EUR 556M revenue in 2025. Produced/distributed 61 premieres with an Oscar nomination. Operates cinemas across Denmark and Norway. Gaming may reach 50% of revenue by 2027.

British independent production company founded by Stephen Woolley and Elizabeth Karlsen. Behind Carol, Living, and The Salt Path. Keeps 6 to 9 features in development and expanded into TV in 2024 with Beta Film backing.

A Budapest-based production campus with 11 stages totalling over 19,000 sqm, a 4-hectare backlot, and access to Hungary's 30% tax rebate. Recent productions include Dune: Prophecy and The Entertainment System Is Down.

Historic Hollywood studio behind Amadeus, Platoon, The Silence of the Lambs, and Dances with Wolves. Four Best Picture wins in eight years. Now a specialty label within Amazon MGM Studios, releasing genre and mid-budget theatrical films.

Independent US distributor founded by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys in 2008. Releases 6 to 10 films per year. 2026 acquisitions include Union County (Sundance), Bagworm (Sitges), and Objet a (Locarno). Headed by president Dan Berger.

Hollywood's second-oldest studio, founded in 1912. Now part of Paramount Skydance Corporation after August 2025 merger. Merging with Warner Bros. Discovery by September 2026. 65-acre Hollywood lot with 29 soundstages totaling 360,000+ sq ft.

Paramount Pictures' genre and youth-focused production label, founded in 2017. Behind Smile ($217M), Mean Girls ($104M), and Orphan: First Kill. Operations folded into Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group in 2022 but continues as a releasing label under Paramount Skydance.

Impact-driven production company founded by Jeff Skoll in 2004. Produced 135 films earning 21 Oscars and $3.3B in global box office. Wound down operations in April 2024.

British documentary and animation production company with teams in London, Paris, New York, and Barcelona. Two Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature. Recent credits include Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024).

European film company founded in 1896. Operates 1,267 screens across 123 cinemas in France, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Africa. Produces and distributes 20-30 films per year.

UK film production facility with 31 sound stages including the 59,092 sq ft 007 Stage. Home of James Bond, Star Wars, and Marvel productions. New Indie Film Hub opened summer 2025.

Computer animation studio in Emeryville, CA, and subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. 30 theatrical releases including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Inside Out 2 ($1.69B). ~1,100 employees as of 2026.

Brad Pitt's production company with three Best Picture wins and 10 total nominations. Behind F1, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Nickel Boys, and Adolescence.

London-based international sales, finance, and production company. 23 employees, $5.6M annual revenue. 2025-2026 slate includes Love Language, Spider Island, and The Exiled. Shareholders include Film4 and Vertigo Films.

Independent production and financing company with 100+ films and $15B+ cumulative grosses. Behind The Revenant, Birdman, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Australia's largest film distributor and a major theatrical exhibition company, releasing Hollywood studio films and Australian productions across the country through Village Roadshow's entertainment empire.

Independent US distributor with $500M+ cumulative gross and 23 Oscar nominations. Behind Manchester by the Sea, I Can Only Imagine, and The Peanut Butter Falcon.

Ridley and Tony Scott's production company with 80+ Oscar nominations and 100+ Emmy nominations. Behind Gladiator, The Martian, Alien: Earth, and The Dog Stars.

Sony's genre label with $2.89B total gross across 42+ films. Behind the Resident Evil ($1.23B), Underworld ($540M), and Insidious ($740M+) franchises.

Ireland's national film agency and the primary public funder of Irish film, television, and animation. Allocates €42.96 million annually and administers the Section 481 tax credit worth up to 40% of qualifying Irish expenditure.

Walt Disney's specialty film label focused on independent and prestige cinema. Four Best Picture wins since 2008. 2025-2026 releases include A Complete Unknown ($87M global) and In the Blink of an Eye.

The Hong Kong film studio that dominated Asian cinema from the 1950s through the 1980s, producing over 1,000 films. Its 760-title library is now owned by Celestial Pictures. The original Movietown site is being redeveloped by Fosun Group.

UK film production facility in Surrey with 31 sound stages and 1.5 million sq ft of space. Second largest film studio in the world. Long-term tenants include Netflix (22 stages) and Amazon MGM Studios (9 stages). Part of Pinewood Group.

Sony's specialty division for independent and international cinema. Co-founded in 1992 by Michael Barker and Tom Bernard. 192 Oscar nominations and 42 wins. 2026 Sundance acquisitions include Bedford Park and The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.

Major studio encompassing Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, and Sony Pictures Classics. Produces and distributes film and television content globally as part of Sony Group Corporation.

Los Angeles-based independent US distributor specializing in international and arthouse cinema, with a strong track record in LGBTQ+ film and European art cinema.

The oldest large-scale film studio in the world, founded in 1912 in Potsdam, Germany. 21 sound stages on a 42-acre lot with 300,000 sq ft of floor space. Part of Cinespace Studios.

Japanese animation studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Responsible for Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and dozens of hand-animated masterworks.

Europe's largest film production and distribution company, a subsidiary of Canal+ Group. Operates in 9 European markets plus Australia and New Zealand with a catalog of 9,400+ titles.

Independent film studio based in Burbank, CA. Relaunching in 2026 under new ownership with a focus on sub-$20M budget films. Past library includes Bad Moms, Hustlers, and Molly's Game.

Amsterdam and New York-based hybrid sales, production, and distribution company. Has sold six of the last twelve Academy Award-winning documentaries including American Factory, Citizenfour, and Searching for Sugar Man.

US nonprofit founded by Robert Redford in 1981. Operates the Sundance Film Festival (moving to Boulder, CO in 2027), labs, grants, and year-round development programs for independent filmmakers.

Film financing and co-production arm of TF1, France's largest commercial TV network. Invests in 19+ French/European films per year with €50M+ in annual pre-financing. Part of Studio TF1, expanding into theatrical distribution in 2026.

Paris-based international sales and production company founded by Philippe Bober in 1987. Represents auteur filmmakers including Ruben Ostlund, Roy Andersson, Jessica Hausner, and Ulrich Seidl. Palme d'Or and Golden Lion winner in its catalog.

Home video label and streaming service founded in 1984, releasing 50-70 titles per year on Blu-ray/4K UHD and via the Criterion Channel ($10.99/month or $99.99/year). Spine numbering system with 1,300+ entries.

One of Japan's largest film and animation studios. FY2025 revenue of JPY 179.9 billion. Operates Tokyo Studios, Kyoto Studios, and Toei Animation. Behind Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Super Sentai.

Japan's largest film studio. FY2025 revenue of JPY 313 billion. Creator of Godzilla. Operates 10 sound stages at Toho Studios, Japan's largest cinema chain (600+ screens), and distributes anime hits including Demon Slayer and JUJUTSU KAISEN.

Branded content and original production arm of Tribeca Enterprises, founded by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal in 2001. Produces films, series, digital content, and immersive experiences. Operates the Tribeca Festival (June 3-14, 2026).

One of Europe's leading sales agents for Scandinavian film and TV. Based in Hvidovre, Denmark. Represents Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, Susanne Bier, and Hans Petter Moland. Founded 2008 as a merger of Trust Film Sales and Nordisk Film International Sales.

Germany's oldest film and television production company, founded 1917. Part of Fremantle/RTL Group/Bertelsmann. Produces 6,500 hours of TV annually, reaching 64.5 million viewers. Moving headquarters from Potsdam-Babelsberg to Berlin in 2026.

The oldest continuously operating Hollywood studio and a Big Five major, producing franchise tentpoles and prestige films as part of NBCUniversal (Comcast). Grossed $3.89 billion worldwide in 2025.

Los Angeles-based production company founded by Roy Lee and Doug Davison. Produced 11 films in 2025 including A Minecraft Movie ($1 billion). Specializes in horror, genre, and IP adaptation.

Former co-financing partner of Warner Bros. on 89 films including The Matrix and Joker franchises. Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025. Library acquired by Alcon Media Group for $440 million.

The highest-grossing film studio in the world, encompassing Marvel Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. Grossed $6.58 billion worldwide in 2025, the first studio to cross $6 billion since 2019.

Animation division of Warner Bros. Discovery producing series and features for Max, Cartoon Network, and theatrical release. Home to Looney Tunes, DC animation, and Cartoon Network Studios. Won 6 Academy Awards and 40 Emmy Awards.

One of the Big Five major film studios, producing and distributing theatrical features, television, and streaming content since 1923. Part of Warner Bros. Discovery, with a pending acquisition by Paramount Skydance.

Major UK production facility 20 miles northwest of London. 30 sound stages from 10,800 to 49,000 sq ft, 100-acre backlot, expanding to 41 stages. Qualifies for UK AVEC tax credit at 34%.

Sheffield-based UK production company behind Adolescence, This Is England, Four Lions, and Submarine. A distinctive voice in socially engaged British independent cinema and television.

New Zealand-based physical effects, props, and creature design company behind The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and The Odyssey. One of the world's leading practical effects houses.

Paris-based international sales agent and production company representing auteur-driven independent films from across the globe. Catalog includes Palme d'Or winners, Studio Ghibli features, and over 2,600 titles.

British production company and Universal Pictures subsidiary. Over 130 films grossing $9 billion worldwide. Behind Four Weddings, Notting Hill, Fargo, and Darkest Hour.

India's largest vertically integrated film studio. Founded 1970 by Yash Chopra. Behind Pathaan (Rs 1,000+ crore), the YRF Spy Universe, and YRF Studios Mumbai.

Denmark's largest film production company. Co-founded 1992 by Lars von Trier. Behind Dogme 95, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, and the new Dogme 25 movement.