Universal City Studios LLC

Entertainment that shapes the world

About Us

Founded in 1912, Universal City Studios LLC—doing business as Universal Pictures—is one of the oldest and most iconic film studios in the world. Headquartered at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, the studio is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. Universal has produced legendary franchises such as Jurassic Park, Fast & Furious, and Despicable Me.

Key Information

Founded: April 30, 1912
Founders: Carl Laemmle, Pat Powers, David Horsley, William Swanson, Mark Dintenfass, Charles Baumann, Robert H. Cochrane, Adam Kessel, Jules Brulatour
Headquarters: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Industry: Film Production & Distribution
Parent Company: NBCUniversal (Comcast)
Key People: Donna Langley (Chairwoman), Peter Cramer (President)
Revenue (2022): $11.6 billion

Major Franchises

Jurassic Park

Fast & Furious

Despicable Me

Jaws

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial