Produced primarily by Marvel Studios (owned by Disney), the run from Captain America: Civil War to Avengers: Endgame represents the most ambitious interconnected production in film history. It created "event cinema" where viewers had to watch 20+ hours of content to appreciate the finale.

As part of Comcast’s NBCUniversal, Universal is the home of the summer blockbuster. Unlike Disney’s family-focused empire, Universal excels in high-octane action and adult animation.

As we look ahead, several trends are emerging for these studios.