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20th Century Studios
20th Century Studios movies, home to Avatar, Alien, and Planet of the Apes.
About 20th Century Studios
20th Century Studios is the historic Hollywood studio formerly known as 20th Century Fox, founded in 1935 and now owned by The Walt Disney Company following its 2019 acquisition of most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets. The studio is home to several major franchises, including Avatar, Alien, and Planet of the Apes.
Since joining Disney, 20th Century Studios has continued producing films under its own brand identity while also benefiting from Disney's distribution muscle and, in some cases, crossover potential with other Disney-owned franchises.
History
1935–1980s
Founding & classic era
20th Century Fox becomes one of Hollywood's major studios, producing classics across musicals, war films, and early blockbusters like Star Wars in 1977.
1979–present
Alien franchise
Ridley Scott's Alien launches a long-running sci-fi horror franchise that remains closely associated with the studio.
2009–present
Avatar era
James Cameron's Avatar becomes one of the highest-grossing films ever made, with the studio committing to multiple sequels over a planned saga.
2019–2020
Disney acquisition & rebrand
Disney completes its purchase of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets and renames the studio 20th Century Studios in 2020.
Key People
William Fox Founder, Fox Film Corporation
Founded Fox Film Corporation, which merged with Twentieth Century Pictures in 1935 to form 20th Century Fox.
Notable 20th Century Studios Releases
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars (A New Hope) | 1977 | Originally released by 20th Century Fox |
| Alien | 1979 | Launched the influential sci-fi horror franchise |
| Titanic | 1997 | Co-produced with Paramount Pictures |
| Avatar | 2009 | One of the highest-grossing films of all time |
| Avatar: The Way of Water | 2022 | First of several planned sequels |
Financials
| Founded | 1935, via the merger of Fox Film Corporation and Twentieth Century Pictures |
|---|---|
| Disney acquisition (2019) | Disney acquired the studio as part of its roughly $71 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets, later renaming it 20th Century Studios |
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| Walt Disney Studios | 20th Century Studios now operates as a Disney-owned label, distinct from Walt Disney Studios' own in-house productions, often handling more mature-rated releases. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
Renamed after Disney's purchase
The studio dropped 'Fox' from its name, becoming 20th Century Studios, after Disney's 2019 acquisition to avoid confusion with the separate Fox Corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was 20th Century Fox renamed?
After Disney's acquisition, the studio dropped "Fox" from its name in 2020 to avoid confusion with Fox Corporation, the separate company that retained Fox News and other broadcast assets.
Does 20th Century Studios still make Alien and Planet of the Apes films?
Yes, both franchises have continued under Disney's ownership, with new entries produced under the 20th Century Studios banner.
How many Avatar films are planned?
James Cameron and 20th Century Studios have outlined plans for multiple Avatar sequels extending the saga well beyond the first two films.
Why isn't it called 20th Century Fox anymore?
Disney dropped 'Fox' from the name after its 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets, to distinguish the studio from the separately owned Fox Corporation.
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