The Sopranos (the show that started the anti-hero era), Game of Thrones (a global phenomenon that broke piracy records), Succession , The Last of Us , and The White Lotus .
HBO is notorious for its "Notes" process—giving creators intense feedback but also immense budgets. This has resulted in a batting average for quality that streamers like Amazon and Apple have struggled to match. Bad Robot Productions (J.J. Abrams) While technically a production company rather than a studio, Bad Robot's output is so prolific and popular that it functions as a studio unto itself. With deals first at Warner Bros., then Disney, and now a massive $250 million deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, Bad Robot defines mystery-box storytelling. The Sopranos (the show that started the anti-hero
The studio leverages its productions across a closed ecosystem—theatrical release, then Disney+, then theme parks, then merchandise. Popular entertainment studios today envy this "360-degree" monetization model. Universal Pictures Often the underdog to Disney, Universal has carved a niche in horror and action spectacle. Home to Jurassic Park , Fast & Furious , and Despicable Me (Illumination), Universal boasts the highest-grossing franchise in film history (the Wizarding World , produced in partnership with Warner Bros. via the Fantastic Beasts films). Bad Robot Productions (J