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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, NBCUniversal faces new challenges – and comes together to create new opportunities. NBCUniversal's industry leadership and innovation continues to propel us into the future – bringing new programs to screens through the rise of streaming, and providing new experiences in parks across the globe.
2020
Universal Pictures releases the much-anticipated Trolls World Tour via Premium Video On-Demand
With many movie theaters closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NBCUniversal’s pivot to on-demand video allowed viewers to rent or buy movies early. It revolutionized in-home entertainment and has driven over $1 billion in revenue since its launch.
NBCUniversal Launches Peacock
Peacock officially launches and brings NBCUniversal into a new era of streaming. With breakout originals, live sports and news, and a robust library of fan favorite series and films, Peacock has gives audiences a singular, effortless destination for premium content.
Peacock streams the Tokyo Games
NBCUniversal integrated Peacock streaming into Olympic coverage, presenting a special "Tokyo Now" channel during the 2020 Summer Games.
2021
Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios Japan
The themed land brings to life Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures allowing guest to play inside their favorite games.
The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash debuts at Universal Studios Hollywood
The dark ride containing 64 robotic animal figurines allows the guests to have fun and appreciate animal personalities and companionship.
Universal Beijing Resort Opens
Universal Beijing Resort includes the Universal Studios Beijing theme park, CityWalk Beijing, and two hotels. Guests can enjoy 37 rides and attractions in seven themed lands, 24 shows and performances in the resort all day long. It is the first theme park destination in the world to achieve the LEED Gold Community Certification.
2022
NBCUniversal and the Big Ten Conference announce landmark 7-year agreement
In the partnership, NBC and Peacock became the exclusive home of Big Ten Saturday Night Football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball, Olympic sports, golf, and more This marks the first time ever that Big Ten Football has a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network.
Jordan Peele’s hit film Nope comes to life at Universal Studios Hollywood
The actual set of Jupiter’s Claim, the fictional theme park featured in the film, was disassembled and transported to Universal Studios, creating a creepy and mysterious stop on the Universal Studio Tour.
Peacock serves as the streaming home of the 2022 Winter Olympics
For the first time, fans were able to stream every event from the Winter Olympics live on Peacock. Coverage included NBC's nightly primetime show, full competition replays, exclusive daily studio programming, extensive highlight clips, original documentary series, and more.
2023
Poker Face drives onto Peacock, winning critics and fans alike
Poker Face premiered to rave ratings from fans and critics alike, quickly scoring a second season renewal and four Primetime Emmy nominations, including one for Natasha Lyonne's starring performance as human lie detector Charlie Cale.
Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
The land opened in Universal Studios Hollywood, featuring multiple installations that immerse fans into the world of Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach.
Nightly News celebrates its 75th anniversary
The nation’s first regularly scheduled evening newscast aired on NBC in 1948, and today averages nearly 7 million viewers annually.
Universal Parks & Resorts rebrands to Universal Destinations & Experiences
This rebrand better reflects the full breadth of innovative offerings Universal brings to fans around the globe and its intent to continue to expand its business in the future. The name change also signals how the company is diversifying by bringing Universal branded entertainment, culinary, gaming and consumer product experiences to life in unique and creative ways for new audiences, in new places, and on new platforms in both the physical and virtual worlds.
Universal Destinations & Experiences announces a new kids park in Texas and a permanent horror experience in Las Vegas
Universal Destinations & Experiences expanded their portfolio to include Frisco, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada, reaching mid-size markets in North America. The first-ever permanent horror experience in Las Vegas is called Universal Horror Unleashed.
The Super Mario Bros Movie becomes the second highest grossing animated movie of all time
The movie generated $1.3B in worldwide box office receipts and brought fans across the world to see the beloved characters in action.
Oppenheimer breaks box office records
Christopher Nolan’s epic Oppenheimer breaks box office records as the #1 biopic of all time with over $900 million worldwide.
Minion Land opens at Universal Orlando Resort
The new land expanded upon the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and debuted a new collection of experiences for guests of all ages inspired by the Minions franchise.
2024
Peacock’s NFL Wild Card Game Breaks Streaming Records
The Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs match-up on January 13 was Peacock’s most live-streamed event, reaching more than 32 million viewers, and at the time was the biggest live-streamed event in U.S. history.
DreamWorks Land Opens at Universal Orlando Resort
The expansive, vibrant themed environment was inspired by beloved characters from Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.
Despicable Me 4 Continues a Beloved Story
The film propelled Illumination’s Despicable Me and Minions franchise to become the first animated franchise to reach a total global box office of over $5 billion.
NBC Sports Earns Gold with the Paris Summer Olympics
With a multi-platform presentation that included live coverage on NBC, unprecedented streaming on Peacock, and a curated primetime show, Paris 2024 proved that Olympics are back, averaging more than 30 million viewers per day.
The Traitors Wins Peacock’s First Primetime Emmy
The show won the award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program, and The Traitors host Alan Cumming also received his first Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality Competition Program.
Wicked Becomes a Cultural Phenomenon
With acclaim from critics and a roaring fandom, the film became the highest grossing Broadway musical adaptation of all time, earning over $700 million at the global box office.
