Beyond the traditional majors, several entities have redefined what it means to be a "major" player in the 2020s.

Formerly a tech-first platform, Netflix now releases over 40 original films annually. Its scale and reliance on data science to model audience preferences have positioned it as a modern "major" studio. Amazon MGM Studios:

Barbie (2023) – Directed by Greta Gerwig, this production turned a toy line into a philosophical commentary on patriarchy and femininity, grossing $1.4 billion and sparking the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon.