: Following recent corporate restructuring, it holds approximately 6% market share . Iconic productions include the Mission: Impossible and Top Gun franchises, along with Star Trek and Nickelodeon content like SpongeBob SquarePants . Notable Independent and "Mini-Major" Studios

As of 2025-2026, these five studios hold the highest market shares and manage the most recognizable franchises:

: With a 7% market share , Sony remains a "proudly independent" major studio. Its key productions include the Spider-Man films (under license from Marvel) and a dominant presence in anime via Crunchyroll .

: Known for prestige and "arthouse" horror, A24 has become a cultural brand with hits like Everything Everywhere All At Once and Hereditary .

Beyond the Big Five, several smaller studios have carved out significant cultural niches:

: Capturing 20% market share , Universal is known for the Jurassic World and Fast & Furious franchises, as well as its animation wing comprising Illumination ( Minions ) and DreamWorks Animation ( Shrek ).

: Following Amazon’s acquisition of the historic MGM, this studio combines a 100-year-old library ( James Bond , Rocky ) with new streaming-first productions for Prime Video .