# Warner Bros. **Warner Bros.** is a preeminent global brand name utilized by a series of multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerates. Primarily based in the United States, the brand is most closely associated with its flagship division, **Warner Bros. Pictures**. ### Corporate History and Foundation Warner Bros. was officially incorporated on **April 4, 1923**, by brothers Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner. Since its inception, the company has evolved from a pioneering film studio into one of the "Big Five" major American film producers and a cornerstone of the global media landscape. ### Industrial Scope The brand encompasses a diverse portfolio of entertainment sectors, including: * **Feature Films:** Production and distribution via Warner Bros. Pictures. * **Television:** Content development through Warner Bros. Television Group. * **Animation:** Renowned historical and contemporary animation studios. * **Interactive Entertainment:** Video game publishing and digital media. * **Theme Parks and Merchandising:** Global brand licensing and location-based entertainment. ### Legacy As a major architect of the "Golden Age of Hollywood," Warner Bros. is credited with introducing synchronized sound to cinema and maintaining a storied legacy of cinematic innovation for over a century. Today, it operates as a primary subsidiary of **Warner Bros. Discovery**.