, owned by Comcast, is the master of the theme park synergy. Their production slate often bleeds directly into their physical locations. The Fast & Furious franchise, Jurassic World , and Despicable Me (Illumination Entertainment) are not just movies; they are ride blueprints. Universal’s most brilliant production move in the last decade was the creation of the "Dark Universe"—a failed attempt at a monster-mash franchise—followed by the critical and commercial pivot to the Five Nights at Freddy's and The Super Mario Bros. Movie , proving that video game adaptations are finally a viable pillar of popular entertainment.