The primary Hollywood ecosystem is dominated by five major studios, each having reached its centennial anniversary by 2026. These "majors" possess extensive distribution infrastructures that make them nearly essential for any film to reach a broad international audience.

The world of popular entertainment is dominated by a handful of major studios and production companies that have been shaping the film and television industry for decades. These studios have been responsible for producing some of the most iconic and beloved movies and TV shows of all time, and continue to influence the types of stories that are told and how they are told.