Who owns the entertainment franchises brands?
18 entertainment franchises brands tracked here are owned by 7 companies; the three largest owners, Sanrio, WildBrain and Disney, control 14 of them (78%) as of Oct 2026.
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18
brands
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7
owning companies
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78%
held by top 3 owners
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4
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of entertainment franchises brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanrio | 🇯🇵 Japan | 8 | Aggretsuko, Cinnamoroll, Gudetama, Hello Kitty, Kuromi and 3 more |
| 2 | WildBrain | 🇨🇦 Canada | 4 | Degrassi, In the Night Garden, Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies |
| 3 | Disney | 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Disney, Marvel |
| 4 | Warner Bros. Discovery | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | DC |
| 5 | TOHO | 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Godzilla |
| 6 | Bandai Namco | 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Gundam |
| 7 | Kakao | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1 | Kakao Friends |