Next Gen
The results are in on the second annual survey of THR's Next Gen executive alumni.
November 13, 2026 9:51am
How do the industry’s rising power players make connections, cut deals, survive layoffs and blow off steam? The Hollywood Reporter anonymously surveyed five years’ worth of Next Gen honorees to find out how they really get ahead, what keeps them up at night and whose careers they secretly envy.
First up, Next Gen alumni — those polled include managers, agents, film and TV execs, lawyers, producers and more — ranked the major studios in terms of …
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NEXT GEN SURVEY METHODOLOGY On Oct. 4, a survey was sent to the 35 under 35 executive talent lists of the past few years. Polling closed Oct. 28, with nearly 100 participants. (Charts may not equal 100 due to rounding.)
This story appeared in the Nov. 12 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter · Mia Galuppo, Erik Hayden
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