is in cost-cutting mode under CEO David Zaslav. After controversially shelving Batgirl , the studio is doubling down on safe bets: the Dune franchise (with Dune: Messiah on the way), a new Superman film by James Gunn, and the Harry Potter TV series for Max. Their lesson? Iconic IP is bulletproof, but mismanagement is expensive.
has deep pockets. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cost over $1 billion, but Amazon cares less about immediate profit and more about Prime subscriptions. Their upcoming slate includes a God of War series, a Blade Runner 2099 show, and the Russo brothers’ sci-fi epic The Electric State . Quality varies, but ambition is unlimited. BrazzersExxtra 24 08 02 Cherie Deville Kira Noi...
A24 and Neon have become the cool, arthouse alternatives. A24’s Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Zone of Interest won Oscars on tiny budgets. Meanwhile, generative AI is creeping into production—from de-aging actors to writing initial drafts—sparking union battles and ethical debates. is in cost-cutting mode under CEO David Zaslav
takes the prestige-only approach. With fewer releases but higher budgets, they’ve earned Oscars ( CODA ) and Emmys ( Ted Lasso , Succession ’s competitors). Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Ridley Scott’s Napoleon went straight to streaming after brief theatrical runs. Apple’s gamble: associate the brand with auteur-driven, award-worthy content, not volume. Iconic IP is bulletproof, but mismanagement is expensive