: A near-unstoppable force that has acquired legendary names like Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm over the past two decades. Warner Bros. Pictures

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: Sony continues to leverage its unique position without a proprietary streaming service, focusing on theatrical hits like the anime record-breaker Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and PlayStation adaptations.