Fox (film)

Fox refers to several distinct entities within the film industry:

• 20th Century Fox (historical): A major American film studio that existed from 1935 to 2019. It was formed by the merger of Twentieth Century Pictures and Fox Film Corporation. 20th Century Fox was known for producing and distributing a wide range of films, including blockbusters, comedies, dramas, and animated features. Notable films include The Sound of Music, Star Wars, Avatar, and the X-Men film series.

• Fox Film Corporation (historical): An American motion picture studio founded by William Fox in 1915. It played a significant role in the early development of the Hollywood studio system.

• 20th Century Studios: The name of the film studio following The Walt Disney Company's acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019. It operates as a subsidiary of Disney. While retaining much of the legacy and film library of its predecessor, 20th Century Studios is now integrated into Disney's broader entertainment ecosystem.

• Fox Searchlight Pictures (now Searchlight Pictures): A specialty film division of 20th Century Fox (now under Disney's ownership), known for distributing independent and art-house films. It has been responsible for the release of critically acclaimed films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Shape of Water. The name changed to Searchlight Pictures after Disney's acquisition.

The context of the word "Fox" in relation to film depends heavily on the time period. Before 2019, it most commonly referred to 20th Century Fox. After the Disney acquisition, it often refers to 20th Century Studios, or historically to the legacy of 20th Century Fox and Fox Film Corporation.