Top 10 Most Famous Film Studios Worldwide

It's no surprise to see Marvel Studios topping this list, given its meteoric rise in less than a decade, raking in approximately $14 billion with just a single line of superhero films. Marvel Studios has had its share of struggles, once even having to sell off many character rights due to financial losses. However, from 2008 onwards, Marvel Studios has seen significant success, leading the charge in the concept of the 'cinematic universe,' garnering a massive fanbase worldwide. Marvel developed the Captain America animated series with Saban Entertainment for Fox Kids Network, slated to debut in the fall of 1998. However, due to bankruptcy, the series was canceled after character designs and a one-minute teaser were made.

Some notable films: The Avengers, Iron Man, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Thor, Captain America... Since 2008, Marvel Studios has released 23 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Iron Man (2008) to Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), along with several television series. Currently, the total global revenue of Marvel Studios has exceeded $22 billion, making it the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. In August 1996, Marvel created Marvel Studios, a joint venture between Marvel Films, due to the newly sold Marvel Communications Group Inc, Andrews Group's subsidiary of Marvel in film and television stations, to News Corporation/Fox. Filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to solicit money to sponsor this new corporation, Marvel, Isaac Perlmutter and Avi Arad's Zib, Inc sold Toy Biz stock, Marvel began and announced in February 1995.

Universal Pictures is a subsidiary of NBC Universal, the second oldest film studio in the world and also considered one of the top 6 major studios. To date, it has produced over 200 films of various genres, always creating unique and diverse films. Therefore, this studio always attracts a large number of fans of all ages. Universal was founded by Carl Laemmle, a German Jewish immigrant who settled in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Initially, he planned to open a clothing store, but during a trip to Chicago in 1905, he was impressed by the popularity of cinemas. He abandoned the clothing store to buy a few movie theaters. In June 1911, Laemmle, along with Abe and Julius Stern, founded the Yankee film company. The company quickly developed and became the Independent Moving Pictures Company.

To quickly introduce the studio to the public, Laemmle attracted many leading actors of the time, such as actress Florence Lawrence and actor King Baggot. This is considered the first studio to use stars for marketing. At the end of 1912, the company made most of its films in Hollywood. In 1915, Laemmle opened the world's largest film production plant, Universal City Studios, covering 0.9 square kilometers. Universal quickly became the largest film studio in Hollywood and maintained that position for 10 years. However, Universal's audience mostly came from small towns, and their products were mostly expensive. In 1926, Universal opened production studios in Germany, with Joe Pasternak as director. Some notable films: Jurassic World, Despicable Me, Mr. Bean, King Kong, Fast & Furious...

Warner Bros is one of the largest film studios in Hollywood, with a long history and currently the second highest revenue-generating film studio, second only to Walt Disney. It is a subsidiary of Time Warner, headquartered in Burbank, California and New York City. Warner Bros. has several subsidiaries such as Warner Bros. Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Games, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Home Video, DC Comics, and New Line Cinema. Warner controls half of The CW Television Network. Warner Bros , also known as Warner Brothers Pictures, was founded in 1918 by four immigrant brothers Jack, Abe, Sam, and Harry, evolving from humble beginnings primarily focused on silent films to becoming a major film studio today, expanding its influence across various fields and laying the foundation for the film industry. Unlike Universal Studios, Warner Bros still offers visitors the opportunity to explore their historic backlot at their active studio in Los Angeles.

Some notable films: The lord of the rings, Harry Potter, The Departed, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Blind Side... It is the third oldest active studio to date, after Paramount Pictures, founded in 1912 by Famous Players, and Universal Studios, also founded in 1912. In October 2012, the company unveiled a commemorative logo, as part of its 90th anniversary celebration, featuring the Warner Bros shield emblem placed over a red curtain-style background. It also includes the additional legends '90 years' and 'Entertainment world'. The Warner Bros logo is considered one of the most famous symbols and instantly recognizable in the entertainment industry. The blue color in the Warner Bros logo stands for the approachability, excellence, and grace of the company, while the gold color depicts grandness and rich tradition. As of now, Warner Bros is the third oldest active studio in the United States, only behind Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios.

Located in Century City in Los Angeles, west of Beverly Hills, it's not hard to recognize this as a familiar brand for many generations and the precursor to the birth of many classic and iconic film franchises, notably the legendary star wars franchise. 20th Century Fox was founded in 1935 as a merger of Twentieth Century Pictures and Fox Films. The studio has produced many famous and beloved films in Hollywood history such as 'Star Wars,' 'The Sound of Music,' 'Die Hard,' and 'Home Alone.' Even the logo and theme music sometimes synchronize with the opening scenes of their films. Their television studios have also been very successful with many popular series, including 'The Simpsons' and 'Modern Family.'

After nearly two months of release, The Other Woman, produced by 20th Century Fox, has grossed over $177 million worldwide, more than 4.4 times its initial budget. The Other Woman was released on April 25th and was not highly rated prior to its release. Bloomberg even suggested that the film might only generate about $16 million in its opening week instead of the projected $18 million. It's one of the low-budget films (under $50 million) that has generated huge revenue for the studio this year. Its down-to-earth storyline, relatable characters, and beautiful, sensual cast contribute to The Other Woman's continued profitability for Fox. 20th Century Fox was founded in 1934 and is one of the top 6 film businesses in the United States. It is currently a subsidiary of News Corporation, led by billionaire Rupert Murdoch. In addition to cinema, the studio also produces numerous television shows like How I Met Your Mother, Glee…

Walt Disney is undoubtedly a familiar name to those who have a childhood closely associated with fairy tales, epitomized by the iconic character Mickey Mouse. Under The Walt Disney Company, the studio was founded in 1953 as Buena Vista Distribution Company, specializing in distributing films produced by Walt Disney Studios including Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Disneynature. It is also considered the only major studio in Hollywood with many films reaching the $1 billion mark. Disney is the sole Hollywood studio to have released over four $1 billion-grossing films (global revenue). Additionally, Disney is one of two studios to have released two $1 billion-grossing films in the same year (alongside Warner Bros.). The top three highest-grossing animated films are all released by Disney, along with sixteen of the top twenty G-rated (suitable for all audiences) highest-grossing films.

In 2012, Disney achieved the highest annual box office revenue in North America. Before 1953, Walt Disney's products were distributed by Columbia Pictures, United Artists, and RKO Radio Pictures. The first products distributed by Buena Vista were the Oscar-winning documentary The Living Desert on November 10, 1953, along with Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom, the first animated film released by Buena Vista. Some notable subsequent releases include the foreign film Yang Kwei Fei, released in U.S. theaters in September 1956, The Missouri Traveler in March 1958, and The Big Fisherman in July 1959 (the first third-party-financed film supported by Disney). Iconic films include Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Toy Story...

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (also known as Sony Pictures and abbreviated as SPE) is an American entertainment company specializing in producing, acquiring, and distributing entertainment content (feature films, television programs, and videos) across multiple platforms. It operates as a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc, the parent company of Sony Corporation's music and film business. Headquartered in Culver City, California, the company encompasses Sony's film, television production, and distribution units. The group's revenue for the fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 - March 2016) was reported at $8.3 billion. On May 9, 2002, Sony Pictures Animation was established to develop characters, storylines, and animated films, while SPI would specialize in digital production and visual effects. At the same time, SPI produced two short films, the Oscar-winning Best Animated Short Film The ChubbChubbs! and the short film Early Bloomer, a result of experimenting with strengths and weaknesses in CGI animation production.

The studio's first feature film was Open Season, released in September 2006, becoming Sony's second-highest-grossing home entertainment film in 2007 and laying the groundwork for two direct-to-video sequels. The studio's second feature film, Surf's Up, premiered in June 2007, receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, and also winning two Annie Awards. SPA's first 3D film since the release of Open Season's IMAX 3D format was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, released in September 2009, receiving four Annie Award nominations, including Outstanding Animated Feature. In September 2012, SPA launched Hotel Transylvania with a global revenue of $350 million and spawned a film franchise with two sequels and a television series. Iconic films include Spider-Man, Men In Black, The Smurfs, Hancock, 22 Jump Street, The Terminator 2...

Considered the oldest film studio in the world, Paramount Pictures has stood tall for over 100 years, remaining a cornerstone of Hollywood cinema. It is the only studio still headquartered in this glamorous land. Formed in 1912 and currently owned by the Viacom conglomerate, Paramount Pictures has amassed a treasure trove of films ingrained in popular culture across generations. As one of the oldest active studios in Hollywood, Paramount Pictures is a renowned studio that has been present throughout the development of the global film industry - from the early days of cinema to the advent of television through digital revolution.

Proud of its more than 100-year history in film production, Paramount Pictures has created thousands of renowned films and television programs that have deeply resonated with audiences worldwide. Starting from a small studio, our esteemed studio has expanded over the years. From 4 small stages encompassing 26 acres (about 105,000 square meters), the studio has grown to 30 stages spanning 65 acres (about 263,000 square meters). The company's offices are located in the most prime and prestigious locations in New York City, such as the Blue Sky Tank commercial center and one of the most unique backlots on New York Street. If you have the chance to visit the studio of this esteemed studio, you will not only witness the birthplace of world-renowned films and the most famous television shows, but you will also experience how this studio creates iconic moving images for the decades to come.

Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures is now part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Sony conglomerate. The studio was founded in 1919 by brothers Jack Cohn and Harry Cohn along with Joe Brandt, and its first film was released in August 1922. It was renamed Columbia Pictures in 2004. Columbia began to flourish in the late 1920s, with highly successful collaborations with director Frank Capra.

In 1982, the studio was acquired by Coca-Cola. In the same year, Columbia opened TriStar Pictures to venture alongside HBO and CBS. Five years later, Coca-Cola merged Columbia Pictures and Tri-Star to become Columbia Pictures Entertainment. After a while, the film studio was bought back by Sony in 1989. Columbia Pictures is now part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group. The company's symbol is the torch-bearing woman, a literary figure symbolizing women's empowerment in the United States. At that time, dozens of actresses claimed to be the model for the symbol, but no official confirmation was made. To date, the only information confirmed by the studio is that the model for the symbol was a housewife and muralist Jenny Joseph. However, instead of using her original face, Michael Deas redrawn a more perfect face from a computer. Some notable films: The Shawshank Redemption, Taxi Driver, The Amazing Spider-Man, Bicentennial Man...