A24 has made "weird" popular. They do not make blockbusters; they make cultural lightning rods.
These studios, headquartered primarily in Los Angeles, control approximately 65% of global box office revenue. They have pivoted from theatrical exclusivity to hybrid release models. Brazzers - The Dan Dangler- Linda Lan - Who-s T...
While legacy studios struggle with theater windows, streaming-native studios have redefined "popular entertainment" by prioritizing binge-ability and algorithmic data. A24 has made "weird" popular
The line is blurring. Arcane (produced by Riot Games/Netflix) showed that a video game studio can produce the best animated series of the year. Similarly, PlayStation Productions is currently filming God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, keeping production entirely in-house rather than licensing IP to Hollywood. theatrical windows reserved for tentpoles.
Netflix is no longer just a distributor; it is the most prolific production studio in the world, releasing hundreds of original titles annually.
Apple entered the streaming war late but focused on high-end, star-driven content. They rarely produce "filler."