While major studios handle distribution, independent and specialized production companies often drive creative innovation and critical acclaim.
Paramount had a tumultuous year amidst an ownership change, but still delivered one of the year's biggest action films. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning provided a box office boost, grossing globally. The studio is also leveraging its deep library on its streaming service, Paramount+, to stay competitive.
The following studios are the primary powerhouses of Hollywood, each owned by a larger media conglomerate: