Instagram/Christopher Nolan & Tom C Movie From 11 studios to streaming giants: How Hollywood's 2018 optimism foreshadowed today's industry consolidation. April 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - It feels like a distant memory when a record 11 companies, including the six major Hollywood studios, showcased their upcoming films at the 2018 CinemaCon, the long-running annual gathering of movie theater owners and operators held in Las Vegas. Back then, the atmosphere was largely optimistic.