The physical "principal photography" where the movie is shot. Post-production: Editing, sound design, and visual effects. Marketing & Distribution:

Smaller studios are gaining significant influence by targeting niche audiences and prioritizing creative risk.

: A resourceful studio that leverages its Spider-Man license and PlayStation catalog (e.g., The Last of Us ). It is unique among majors for not having its own mass-market streamer, acting instead as a content "arms dealer".