In this piece, we will take a look at the five biggest film production companies in the world. For more companies, take a look at the 10 Biggest Film Production Companies in the World.
5. Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Total Films Produced: 270
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production company and one that has been around since 1918. The firm is owned by Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY). Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Culver City, California.
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. has produced 270 films since being set up, and these have let the studio bring in $45 billion in gross ticket sales. Out of these, less than half is accounted for by domestic sales, indicating the strength of globalization in helping major film producers. Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.’s most popular film title to date is Spider Man: No Way Home. The title has sold a cool $1.9 billion since being released in 2017.
4. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Total Films Produced: 292
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is an American film production studio. The firm is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD), and it is headquartered in Burbank, California.
Since being set up in 1923, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. has churned out 292 films. These include some of the most famous in the world, such as Joker, The Dark Knight, Harry Potter, and Man of Steel. Cumulatively, all its films have brought the firm $48 billion in gross box office sales. Upcoming titles include Magic Mike’s Last Dance and The Flash.
3. Universal City Studios LLC
Total Films Produced: 305
Universal City Studios LLC is a film production company that is headquartered in Universal City, California. It is a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, which itself is a subsidiary of the telecommunications giant Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA).
Universal City Studios LLC has a host of different divisions and studios in its portfolio. Out of these, those which it owns and those that use its branding have produced 305 films since the company was set up in the mid 1900s. Universal City Studios LLC’s most popular title is Jurassic World, which has brought in $1.7 billion at the worldwide box office. Additionally, the studio has six other billion dollar titles in its portfolio.
2. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)
Total Films Produced: 336
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) owns some of the most popular American film studios. These include The Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, and 20th Century Studios. The company is headquartered in Burbank, California, United States.
Cumulatively, the top three The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) studios have churned out 336 movies to date in their history. These are among the top studios in the world, and each has its own blockbuster titles and unique history. The Walt Disney Studios’ greatest hits include The Lion King, Star Wars, Toy Story and the Marvel series known for its Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War bringing in $2 billion each. It also has 20th Century Fox’s Avatar under its belt. Avatar was most successful film in history, after having raked in $2.9 billion at the box office.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)’s largest shareholder is Ken Fisher’s Fisher Asset Management which owns 5.1 million shares that are worth $484 million.
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