As of late 2025/early 2026, the traditional studio system continues to be top-heavy, though individual performance fluctuates significantly.
A small group of vertically integrated companies, often called "The Big Five," controls the vast majority of the global theatrical market. Walt Disney Studios
: One of the oldest studios, seeing a resurgence with high-octane action and franchise reboots. Notable Productions Top Gun: Maverick Mission: Impossible Top Streaming & Mid-Tier Studios
: The industry leader in high-profit, low-budget horror franchises like The Purge and M3GAN .