Lists of Universal Pictures films

WorldBrand briefing

AI supplement

Original synthesis to sit alongside the encyclopedia article below. Not part of Wikipedia; verify facts on Wikipedia when precision matters.

This Wikipedia collection page organizes the complete filmography of Universal Pictures, one of Hollywood's Big Five major studios, by release year and sub-categories. It serves as a centralized reference for tracking the studio's over-century-long output of feature films, co-productions, and distributed works.

Key moments

April 30, 1912Universal Pictures founded as Universal Film Manufacturing Company
1930sEmergence as a major studio with classic horror franchises like Universal Monsters
1975Release of *Jaws*, a landmark summer blockbuster that revitalized the studio
1993Launch of the globally successful *Jurassic Park* franchise
2001Launch of the *Fast & Furious* shared universe
2020sExpanded film slate including animated works, superhero projects, and streaming originals

Structure and Scope of the Filmography Lists

The page splits its content into chronological sections from the 1910s up to the 2020s, plus dedicated pages for upcoming films and sub-series like Universal Classic Monsters. It also includes co-productions and international releases, making it more comprehensive than individual studio filmography pages. Volunteer editors regularly update the lists to include new theatrical and streaming releases as of 2026.

Cultural and Industry Significance

Universal's filmography spans nearly every major genre, from silent-era shorts and 1930s horror classics to modern blockbusters, indie dramas, and animated films from Illumination and DreamWorks. The lists reflect the studio's evolution from a small independent studio to a global entertainment conglomerate under Comcast ownership.

Unique Value of the Wikipedia Page

Unlike studio-owned filmography pages, this Wikipedia collection includes cross-references to individual film articles, industry context for each release period, and citations for historical data. It also covers both produced and distributed films, providing a full picture of Universal's role in the global film ecosystem.

The following are lists of Universal Pictures films by decade:

Lists

List of Universal Pictures films (1912–1919)
List of Universal Pictures films (1920–1929)
List of Universal Pictures films (1930–1939)
List of Universal Pictures films (1940–1949)
List of Universal Pictures films (1950–1959)
List of Universal Pictures films (1960–1969)
List of Universal Pictures films (1970–1979)
List of Universal Pictures films (1980–1989)
List of Universal Pictures films (1990–1999)
List of Universal Pictures films (2000–2009)
List of Universal Pictures films (2010–2019)
List of Universal Pictures films (2020–2029)