The bedrock of global entertainment still rests on the shoulders of the traditional "Big Five" Hollywood studios. These institutions have survived the transition from silent film to streaming media by continuously acquiring intellectual property and scaling their production capabilities. The Walt Disney Studios

The 2010s marked a new era in popular entertainment, with the rise of streaming services like Netflix (founded in 1997), Hulu (founded in 2007), and Amazon Prime Video (launched in 2006). These platforms have revolutionized the way people consume entertainment, offering on-demand access to a vast library of content, including original productions like Stranger Things (2016), The Handmaid's Tale (2017), and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017).