The next big hit isn't waiting for a green light from a boardroom. It's already in production in a writer's room, a soundstage, or an indie animation house near you.
Owned by Comcast, Universal thrives on high-concept franchises and animation dominance. Illumination Entertainment (Minions) and DreamWorks Animation anchor its family content, while live-action franchises like Fast & Furious and Jurassic Park generate massive box office returns.