From the "Volume" LED tech used in The Mandalorian to the cutting-edge CGI of Avatar: The Way of Water .

: A leader in both animation and action-driven franchises

The "Solid Story" of entertainment today is that while studios still love a franchise (look at the success of Dune ), audiences are increasingly rewarding high-quality, standalone productions over cookie-cutter universes. The industry is learning that while marketing budgets can open a movie, only a good story can keep it open.

Studios are currently navigating a shift toward high-tech production and diverse revenue streams:

: Following Amazon's 2021 acquisition of the legendary MGM Studios , the company now controls a massive library including the James Bond and Rocky franchises.

Universal has mastered the art of the "franchise." With the Fast & Furious saga, Jurassic World , and the world-dominating animation of ( Despicable Me , The Super Mario Bros. Movie ), Universal consistently proves that high-octane action and vibrant family fun are the keys to global appeal. The Disruption of Streaming Productions