Animated productions are consistently the safest investments in entertainment. The studios behind them are the most technologically advanced in the world.

Studios aren't just defined by live-action budgets; some are defined by distinct visual styles that garner cult followings.

While known for Godzilla Minus One (an Oscar-winning VFX marvel made for less than $15 million), Toho also produces the vast library of Doraemon and Detective Conan films, which routinely top Japanese box offices.

Not all popular entertainment is scripted. The studios behind reality TV and game shows produce content at a speed and cost efficiency that drama cannot match.

There is no studio quite like Disney. Through strategic acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, Disney has cornered the market on Intellectual Property (IP). Their production strategy is a masterclass in synergy: a Marvel movie hits theaters, spin-offs appear on Disney+, merchandise fills the stores, and theme park rides are updated. Their productions are not just movies; they are multi-platform events.