20th Century Studios

20th Century Studios is a film and television production company based at the Fox Studio Lot in Century City, Los Angeles. The complex sits between Santa Monica Boulevard and Pico Boulevard and includes sound stages, editing suites, and office buildings used for creating movies and series.

The company was formed in 1934 when Fox Film Corporation merged with Twentieth Century Pictures, becoming one of the major Hollywood names. In 2019 it was acquired by Disney, which led the company to rebrand from 20th Century Fox to 20th Century Studios.

The lot remains a working production facility without public tours or visitor access, as film and television projects are shot here throughout the year. Passersby can see the studio gates and exterior from the street, which have become a recognizable symbol of the entertainment industry over the decades.

The lot is not open to the public, as it is an active production site where filming and editing work take place daily. Visitors looking to get a sense of the place can walk along the perimeter walls, which are visible from several streets in Century City.

The studio introduced CinemaScope technology in 1953 with the film The Robe, a widescreen format that changed how theaters displayed movies. This innovation spread quickly and influenced projection standards in cinemas around the world.