This has democratized production in some ways. International productions no longer require a Hollywood middleman; Money Heist (Spain), Lupin (France), and RRR (India) found massive global audiences thanks to streaming. Yet, it has also created a new set of problems: the “content firehose” approach leads to quantity over quality, the mid-budget film has nearly vanished from mainstream studios, and creators often sacrifice backend profits for upfront licensing deals.
: Now the world's largest on-demand library, Netflix is increasingly focused on interactive films and global franchise launches to combat "franchise fatigue" seen in traditional cinema. PlayStation Productions
These companies began as tech platforms but have become full-fledged studios, often bypassing theaters entirely.
2012 Key Productions: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Moonlight, Hereditary, Euphoria (co-prod. with HBO)
: Remains the global leader through its "cross-platform synergy". Disney now leans heavily into immersive experiences, using its Firefly Foundry