Department of Labor Logo United States Department of Labor
Dot gov

The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

So the next time you press play on a blockbuster, binge a Netflix series, or line up for a sequel—remember, you aren’t just watching a movie. You are participating in the machinery of global culture.

Based on global box office performance, market capitalization, and production volume, the following are the primary "Big Five" players and key major independents: