Best Film & TV Studios Companies in California, United States
The 755 best Film & TV Studios companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Paramount.
Ranked: Best Film & TV Studios companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paramount Producer and distributor of films & TV programs | $2.6B | 35 mo ago | 4,837 | 1912 | David Ellison Co-CEO | 19 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 2 | Legendary Entertainment Producer of film, television, and comic book content | $1.8B | 38 mo ago | 139 | 2004 | — | — | 1 job opening · 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 3 | Lions Gate Entertainment Provider of multi-channel TV network, producer & distributor of films and TV programs | $1.8B | 26 mo ago | 870 | 1997 | Jon Feltheimer Co-CEO | — | 8 job openings |
| 4 | Skydance 🦄 Developer of film, television, animation, and interactive entertainment | $675M | 35 mo ago | 159 | 2010 | David Ellison Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 5 | AGBO Film and television studios | $500M | 42 mo ago | 44 | 2017 | Anthony Russo Co-Founder | — | 1 job opening |
| 6 | Village Roadshow Entertainment Group Entertainment group producing films | $380M | 128 mo ago | 13 | 2007 | Steve Mosko CEO | — | — |
| 7 | Miramax Producer of film and television content | $375M | 77 mo ago | 333 | 1979 | — | — | — |
| 8 | MACRO Multiplatform media company producing film, television, and brand content | $240M | 39 mo ago | 209 | 2015 | Charles King Founder & CEO | 8 patents Fluid coupling and pressurized hose connectors with venting, recoil control, and tension indicators | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 9 | MRC Produces and distributes films and TV shows | $240M | 145 mo ago | 274 | 2003 | Tim Micsko CEO | — | — |
| 10 | Revolution Studios Owner and distributor of film and television libraries | $227M | 133 mo ago | 12 | 2000 | Vince Totino CEO | — | — |
| 11 | Pilgrim Media Group Producer of films, documentaries & TV shows | $200M | 127 mo ago | 202 | 1997 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Electric Entertainment Producer and distributor of film and television content | $190M | 8 mo ago | 21 | 2001 | — | — | — |
| 13 | North Road Provider of film and TV production services | $150M | 40 mo ago | — | 2022 | David Nevins CEO | — | — |
| 14 | Aviron Pictures Producer of documentaries, films, and music videos | $150M | 106 mo ago | 33 | 2015 | William Sadleir Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 15 | STX Entertainment Producer and distributor of motion pictures and television shows | $135M | 87 mo ago | 130 130 → 83 (-36%) | 2014 | Robert Simonds Co-Founder | — | — |
| 16 | K Films British film production company | $135M | 308 mo ago | — | 1990 | Graham King CEO | 2 patents Variable transmission optical filters and optically active film composites for photonic devices | — |
| 17 | New Regency Producer and distributor of films & TV shows | $125M | 72 mo ago | 135 | 1991 | Arnon Milchan Founder | — | — |
| 18 | Sonar Entertainment Producer & distributor of films & TV shows | $121M | 90 mo ago | 53 | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 19 | The WONDER Project Provider of films and TV production services | $112M | 31 mo ago | — | 2014 | Kelly Hoogstraten CEO | — | — |
| 20 | Kartoon Studios Provider of animated multimedia content for toddlers | $103M | 35 mo ago | 512 | 2006 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Hartbeat Provider of comedic content and experiences across multiple platforms | $100M | 49 mo ago | 45 | 2000 | Thai Randolph Co-Founder | — | 1 award |
| 22 | SpringHill Company Producer of videos | $100M | 71 mo ago | 135 | 2015 | Alexa Meltzer CEO | — | — |
| 23 | XYZ Films Producer of independent feature films | $100M | 79 mo ago | 12 | 2008 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Imagine Entertainment Producer of films, documentaries & TV shows | $100M | 106 mo ago | 191 | 1986 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Move Networks Offers platform to deliver live and multi-channel television via internet to PC, TV and mobile devices users | $94M | 192 mo ago | 27 | 2000 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Cinedigm Distributor of films, series, podcasts, and streaming channels | $90M | 69 mo ago | 110 | 2000 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Religion of Sports Online platform for sports content 35Moat top 22%Talent top 28%Funding top 37%Market bottom 41% All 6 signals ▾Moattop 22% Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 37% Marketbottom 41% Globalbottom 36% Techbottom 32% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100 | $63M | 48 mo ago | 56 | 2013 | Tom Brady Co-Founder | — | 1 award |
| 28 | WildBrain Provider of content creation, franchise management, and brand licensing services | $49M | 62 mo ago | 1,406 | 1994 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Bad Robot Provider of engineering services for the entire building lifecycle | $40M | 60 mo ago | — | 2001 | Katie McGrath Co-CEO | — | — |
| 30 | Terapin Studios Producer of dramas and animated movies | $38M | 46 mo ago | 6 | 2021 | Young You CEO | — | — |
| 31 | WiderCircle Provider of community-based health programs connecting neighbors | $38M | 56 mo ago | 115 | 2015 | Moshe Pinto CEO | — | 1 partnership |
| 32 | LiveControl Provider of video production and live streaming services | $33M | 58 mo ago | 65 | 2019 | Noah Johnson Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 33 | Eastern Standard Times Provider of TV services production services | $28M | 44 mo ago | 41 | 2020 | Jaeson Ma Co-Founder | — | — |
| 34 | Skybound Creator of entertainment franchises across multiple media | $27M | 40 mo ago | 120 | 2010 | Robert Kirkman Co-Founder & Chairman | — | 3 launchs |
| 35 | Deep Voodoo Provider of film production services | $20M | 42 mo ago | 15 | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 36 | Legion M Fan-owned entertainment company | $17M | 21 mo ago | 181 | 2016 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 37 | Healing Humanity Productions Provider of television production services | $15M | 35 mo ago | — | 2022 | Sonia Rockwell Co-Founder & President | — | — |
| 38 | Rideback Film and television production company | $11M | 26 mo ago | 29 | 2005 | Dan Lin Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 39 | Starlings Entertainment Provider of development, financing, and production for films and television | $10M | 5 mo ago | — | 2017 | Diane Hendricks Co-Founder | — | — |
| 40 | Laredo Labs Provider of an elastic engineering API for automated coding | $8M | 29 mo ago | — | 2022 | Daniel Lord Co-Founder | 10 patents AI-driven automation and assistance for software development, including code generation and debugging. | — |
| 41 | BespokeLabs.AI Provider of film and media production services | $7M | 24 mo ago | — | 2024 | Maheswaran Sathiamoorthy CEO | — | — |
| 42 | KINO Interactive film-tech platform for secure screeners, live digital premieres, and AI-powered discovery. | $4M | 25 mo ago | — | 2022 | Brit MacRae Co-Founder | 12 patents Live interactive multiplayer gaming platform for audience participation and session management | — |
| 43 | Mucho Mas Media Provider of multimedia company focused on empowering and supporting inclusive stories, filmmakers, and talent | $4M | 18 mo ago | — | 2017 | Simon Wise Partner/Co-Founder | — | — |
| 44 | KAI Media Provider of TV production services | $4M | 26 mo ago | 33 | 2018 | Sang Cho Co-Founder & COO | — | — |
| 45 | Iconic Arts Provider of film production and entertainment services | $3M | 20 mo ago | — | 2006 | Alec Roth Co-Founder | — | — |
| 46 | Roundtable Entertainment Provider of film production and entertainment services | $3M | 34 mo ago | 23 | 2021 | Alex Dundas Co-Founder and Head of Unscripted | — | — |
| 47 | Filmindependent Organization supporting independent film and television through awards and programs | $2M | 9 mo ago | 2,195 | 1981 | Brian Pettis Founder | — | 1 award |
| 48 | New Production Company Provider of film production services | $2M | 28 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — |
| 49 | QYOU Media Provider of influencer marketing and content creation services | $260K | 14 mo ago | 110 | 2013 | Curt Marvis Co-Founder & CEO | — | 1 award |
Top 12 Film & TV Studios companies in California
#1
Series B · Los Angeles, California · founded 2001 · 21 employees$190Mraised▾
Producer and distributor of film and television content. This entity develops and produces feature films and television series, encompassing various genres. It also acquires and distributes theatrical films globally. A key offering is a premium OTT app and FAST channel showcasing its own productions and acquired programming. The company's domestic and international divisions manage distribution across diverse platforms, including streaming services and linear television.
- Oct 2025Series B$20M
- Aug 2022Conventional Debt$100M
- May 2015Conventional Debt$20M
- May 2014Conventional Debt$50M
#2
Series A · Santa Monica, California · founded 2017$10Mraised▾
Provider of development, financing, and production for films and television. The company focuses on producing commercial films and television series. It supports quality content, authentic voices, and character-driven stories. The company develops and produces series for distribution to networks.
- Dec 2025Series A$10M
#3
Public · Santa Monica, California · founded 1997 · 870 employees$1.8Braised▾
Provider of multi-channel TV network, producer & distributor of films and TV programs
- Apr 2024Post IPO$225M
- Sep 2023Post IPO$30M
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$17.4K
- Mar 2018Conventional Debt$512.3M
#4
Acquired · Los Angeles, California · founded 1912 · 4837 employees$2.6Braised▾
Producer and distributor of films & TV programs. The site serves as central hub for company's portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, featuring content from their studios, networks, streaming platforms & services, live events, and merchandise.
#5
Acquired · Burbank, California · founded 2004 · 139 employees$1.8Braised▾
Producer of film, television, and comic book content. This company owns, produces, and distributes content for mainstream audiences, with a specific focus on the fandom demographic. Its divisions include film production (Legendary Pictures), television and digital media (Legendary Television and Digital Media), and comic books (Legendary Comics). The company develops and delivers a variety of entertainment properties across multiple platforms.
- Apr 2023Conventional Debt$800M
- Jun 2022Series D$170.2M
- Jan 2022Series D$760M
- Jun 2018Conventional Debt$1B
#6
Funding Raised · Los Angeles, California · founded 1981 · 2195 employees$1.9Mraised▾
Organization supporting independent film and television through awards and programs. It presents awards recognizing achievements in independent film and television. The organization offers various programs, including artist development, educational resources, and screening events. It provides opportunities for filmmakers and enthusiasts to engage with and celebrate independent storytelling.
- Aug 2025Grant (prize money)—
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)—
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)—
#7
Skydance 🦄Acquired · Santa Monica, California · founded 2010 · 159 employees$675Mraised▾
Developer of film, television, animation, and interactive entertainment. It creates content across multiple platforms, including streaming services and theaters. The company develops and produces original content as well as works with established franchises. Its offerings span various genres, from action and sci-fi to comedy and animation. It also has divisions focused on sports-related content and interactive gaming experiences. The company's goal is to produce high-quality, engaging entertainment for a global audience.
- Jul 2023Conventional Debt$1B
- Oct 2022PE$400M
- Feb 2020PE$275M
- Jan 2018PE$100M
#8
Series A · San Francisco, California · founded 2016 · 181 employees$16.8Mraised▾
Fan-owned entertainment company
- Sep 2024Series A$5M
- Aug 2020Series A$10M
- Apr 2019Seed$100K
- Sep 2016Seed$193.5K
#9
Series A · Hollywood, California · founded 2017$4Mraised▾
It is a multimedia company that focuses on empowering and supporting inclusive stories, filmmakers, and talent. They are dedicated to creating compelling and high-concept content for the US Latino market and Latin America.
- Nov 2024Series A$3.5M
- Apr 2024PE—
- Sep 2023Series A$4M
- Sep 2021Seed$950K
#10
Series D · Los Angeles, California · founded 2017 · 44 employees$500Mraised▾
Film and television studios
- Nov 2022Series D$100M
- Jan 2022Series D$400M
#11
Series D · Santa Monica, California · founded 2014$112.2Mraised▾
Independent studio for values-based Films and TV programming, telling stories that restore faith in things worth believing in.
- Oct 2023Series D$112.2M
#12
Series D · Los Angeles, California · founded 2015 · 209 employees$240Mraised▾
Multiplatform media company producing film, television, and brand content. It develops, finances, and produces content authentically portraying the experiences of people of color. This includes scripted and unscripted television projects. The company also operates an in-house creative agency focused on branding, marketing, and strategy, and a venture capital arm investing in technology companies reflecting cultural shifts. It represents filmmakers, actors, and writers.
- Mar 2023Series D$90M
- Oct 2017Series D$150M
- Sep 2015Seed—
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