Animation is no longer "just for kids," and the studios leading this charge are seeing record-breaking engagement.

Disney is arguably the most dominant force in entertainment today. Beyond its own storied animation studio, Disney’s strategic acquisitions have turned it into an unstoppable conglomerate. By bringing , Lucasfilm , and Pixar under its umbrella, Disney controls the most lucrative intellectual properties (IP) in history—from the Avengers and Star Wars to Toy Story. Warner Bros. Discovery

Blockbuster productions provide thousands of jobs and stimulate tourism in filming locations.