# It runs several brands and companies reaching millions of people worldwide.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · BGR*

## Key points

- Comcast fully acquired Universal Pictures in 2013 by buying GE's remaining 49% stake.
- Peacock, Comcast's streaming service, has lost $100 million to $800 million per quarter since 2024.
- Peacock content is distributed internationally via Sky in Europe and other platforms in Canada, Australia, and India.
- Sky, acquired by Comcast in 2018, is Europe's largest media company but is currently losing subscribers.

**Companies:** Comcast, NBCUniversal, Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, Peacock, Sky
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Australia, India

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