Universal Pictures, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, is a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, with subsidiaries including Focus Features, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation. Founded in 1927, it employs approximately 2400 individuals. The company operates as an entertainment provider, producing motion pictures and home videos, and owns theme parks, attractions, television networks, and programming, alongside other media and entertainment offerings.
On March 18, 2026, Universal Pictures and Peacock jointly acquired distribution rights for a trilogy of *The Exorcist* sequels for an estimated $400 million. This project will mark another collaboration between Blumhouse Productions and director David Gordon Green, who previously delivered a trilogy of *Halloween* sequels for Blumhouse and Universal. Previously, on March 16, organizers announced further venues for the first-ever UK tour of the multi award-winning *Back to the Future The Musical*. Earlier, on March 10, Universal Pictures won a bid to develop a biopic about the iconic rock band Bon Jovi. The studio has not yet revealed the director or cast for the project. This follows Universal Studios Hollywood's unveiling on March 3 of the final three ride vehicles—the Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R, and Toyota Supra—for its "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" roller coaster, which joins the previously announced Dodge Charger. The theme park is putting final touches on the high-speed outdoor attraction, slated to open this summer.
Subscribe for full access to Universal Pictures's products in full detail
Subscribe for full access to Universal Pictures's revenue in full detail
Subscribe for full access to Universal Pictures's products in full detail 
