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Once the undisputed king of animation, Pixar has faced challenges (thanks to direct-to-streaming releases like Turning Red), but their theatrical return with Elemental—which turned a weak opening into a global $500M run—shows their resilience. Why They Matter: Netflix proved that a studio

Why Disney dominates: Vertical integration. Disney owns the production studios, the distribution channels, the streaming service (Disney+), and the merchandise rights. When you watch a Marvel movie, you are feeding a dragon that breathes toys, lunchboxes, and theme park rides.