Whether it’s a Marvel blockbuster or a Netflix original series, these studios pour millions into cinematography, CGI, sound design, and set pieces. Shows like Stranger Things or movies like Avatar: The Way of Water are sensory spectacles that demand to be seen on the biggest screen available.
: A leader among "mini-majors," A24 is celebrated for its critical darlings and award-winning films like Moonlight and Uncut Gems . In 2026, it is producing an Elden Ring video game adaptation directed by Alex Garland. Whether it’s a Marvel blockbuster or a Netflix
For decades, the "Big Five" studios ruled Hollywood. Today, the conversation starts with the streamers. Netflix remains the volume leader, operating as a factory for global hits. Their model—greenlighting hundreds of projects to find the next Stranger Things or Squid Game —has rewritten the rules of audience retention. In 2026, it is producing an Elden Ring