: Famous for the DC Extended Universe , Harry Potter , and classic blockbusters like The Matrix .

Amazon is the richest kid on the block (thanks, Jeff Bezos). Their acquisition of MGM gave them a literal back catalog of 4,000 films, including Rocky and James Bond .

Popular does not always mean expensive. Two modern studios have disrupted the industry by focusing on genre and director-driven visions.

The current era is marked by a tension between and a growing appetite for Original Voices . As the lines between television and film continue to blur, these studios are increasingly focused on building "universes" that can live across every screen a consumer owns.