While not a "major" studio in terms of size, A24 has cult-like status among film enthusiasts. They specialize in "elevated" genre films and indie darlings.

The entertainment industry is currently led by a "Big Five" group of major studios that dominate global production and distribution. These studios—Walt Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Sony—leverage massive intellectual property (IP) portfolios and multi-billion dollar revenues to shape global culture.