The Changing Guard of Global Entertainment: Studios and Productions in 2026
DreamWorks Animation: A world-renowned animation studio producing major film and TV projects. DreamWorks Animation Lionsgate Films
Introduction
Studio Ghibli (Japan)
Though quiet in recent years, The Boy and the Heron (2023) won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Ghibli’s back-catalog My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away remain Top 10 sellers on Max months after being added.
Animation Studios: The Universal Language
Popular entertainment is often animated. Beyond Disney, several studios drive the market.