If Warner Bros. built franchises, Disney perfected the ecosystem. Disney is arguably the most popular entertainment studio globally because they own the entire lifecycle of a story: from theatrical release (Marvel/Star Wars) to theme parks and merchandise.
Ghibli’s Spirited Away (2001) remains the highest-grossing film in Japan. Production features: If Warner Bros
Once a mail-order DVD service, Netflix Studios is now the most prolific production house on earth. They release more original hours of content than any traditional studio. If Warner Bros. built franchises