# NBCUniversal > NBCUniversal is Comcast’s media and entertainment engine, spanning NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC News, NBC Sports, Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, television studios, consumer products and Universal destinations. It earns from subscriptions, advertising, content licensing, theatrical and home entertainment, and physical experiences - then uses the reach of one business to create demand for another. - **Founded:** 2004 - **Headquarters:** New York, United States - **Founders:** General Electric (Co-creator through the contribution of NBC in the 2004 merger), Vivendi Universal Entertainment (Co-creator through the contribution of Universal entertainment assets in the 2004 merger) - **Team size:** Approximately 77,000 employees, based on supplied company data; NBCUniversal does not disclose a current standalone post-separation headcount in the reviewed public filings. - **Products:** NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, Universal Pictures, Focus Features - **Notable:** NBC, founded in 1926, was the first permanent national radio network in the United States and reaches its centennial in 2026., NBC and Universal combined in 2004 to form NBCUniversal., Universal was the top Hollywood studio in global theatrical market share in 2023. ## Products & services - **NBC** — Broadcast network for entertainment, news, sports, late night and live events. - **Peacock** — Premium ad-supported streaming service offering NBCU programming, films, originals, news and live sports. - **Telemundo** — Spanish-language broadcast, news, sports and entertainment network serving U.S. Hispanic audiences. - **Universal Pictures** — Global film production, marketing and theatrical distribution studio. - **Focus Features** — Specialty film production and distribution label. - **DreamWorks Animation** — Animation studio behind film and television franchises including Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon; acquired by NBCUniversal in 2016. - **Universal Studio Group** — Television studios producing scripted, unscripted and international programming for NBCU and third-party platforms. - **NBC News Group** — Journalism across NBC News, TODAY, Dateline, NBC News NOW, Telemundo and owned local stations. - **NBC Sports** — Sports rights, production and distribution spanning broadcast and Peacock, including the Olympics, NFL and NBA. - **Universal Destinations & Experiences** — Theme parks, resorts, attractions and location-based experiences in the United States and international markets. - **One Platform** — Cross-platform advertising technology and sales offering for planning, buying and measuring audiences across linear and streaming. - **Rock Studios** — In-house branded-content and creative engine combining NBCU intellectual property, talent, data and technology for marketers. ## Achievements - NBC, founded in 1926, was the first permanent national radio network in the United States and reaches its centennial in 2026. - NBC and Universal combined in 2004 to form NBCUniversal. - Universal was the top Hollywood studio in global theatrical market share in 2023. - Peacock reached 44 million paid subscribers and $5.4 billion in revenue in 2025. - Universal Epic Universe opened on May 22, 2025 as the first major new U.S. theme park in 25 years. - Universal's Wicked film franchise grossed $1.3 billion worldwide across its two films, according to Comcast's 2026 proxy statement. - NBCUniversal secured an 11-year NBA and WNBA media agreement beginning in the 2025-26 season. - NBCUniversal completed the separation of Versant Media Group on January 2, 2026, sharpening its portfolio around broadcast, Peacock, studios, news, sports and destinations. ## Latest updates - **2026-07** — NBCUniversal and YouTube announced Peacock's largest wholesale distribution partnership to date, bringing the service to millions of U.S. YouTube Premium subscribers and extending broader global collaboration. - **2026-07** — NBCUniversal said June was Peacock's largest viewing month on record, driven by Spanish-language FIFA World Cup coverage and Love Island USA. - **2026-06** — NBCUniversal introduced Rock Studios, an expanded in-house creative operation for branded work using its IP, talent, data and technology. - **2026-06** — Universal said Epic Universe's first year contributed to 12 consecutive months of year-over-year growth in Orange County tourism tax revenue; Universal Kids Resort was scheduled to open July 1 in Frisco, Texas. - **2026-05** — At its 2026 upfront, NBCUniversal emphasized a consolidated content slate, advanced data and AI-assisted advertising technology. - **2026-03** — NBCUniversal outlined a fandom-first Peacock strategy built around deeper on-platform participation and community. - **2026-02** — NBC began its centennial year while NBCUniversal programmed a 17-day live-sports run featuring the Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX and NBA All-Star Weekend. - **2026-01** — Comcast completed the Versant spin-off, moving select cable networks and digital businesses into an independent public company. - **2025-12** — Comcast reported Peacock ended 2025 with 44 million paid subscribers, up 22%, and $5.4 billion in annual revenue. - **2025-05** — Universal Epic Universe opened in Orlando with five themed worlds and more than 50 attractions, dining and shopping experiences. ## Links - Website: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nbcuniversal-inc-/ - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nbcuniversal - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NBCUniversal - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcuniversal/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbcuniversal/ --- Profile page: https://yespress.io/nbcuniversal Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io Last updated: 2026-08-13