Once a distribution platform, Netflix is now one of the most prolific production studios in the world, releasing hundreds of original titles annually.

: Industry-leading intellectual property (IP) and unparalleled merchandising integration. Universal Pictures

Understanding popular studios requires peeking under the hood of a typical "production." Modern productions generally follow five phases:

Universal Pictures thrives on a diverse slate of high-earning franchises and filmmaker-driven projects.

Backed Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite , the first non-English language film to win Best Picture. Television and Prestige Drama Specialists

No movie exists in a vacuum anymore. When you watch Ant-Man , you are watching a production that sets up Avengers . Studios like Disney (MCU), Warner Bros. (DCU reboot by James Gunn), and even Legendary (Monsterverse) are no longer selling single films; they are selling subscription models to a story that never ends.