JURASSIC WORLD 
DESPICABLE ME 
THE PURGE 
Universal keeps outdoing itself under Donna Langley’s watch.Last year was its most profitable yet, boasting tentpole successes including “Despicable Me 3” and “The Fate of the Furious,” as well as such breakout hits as “Get Out” and “Girls Trip.” Its first quarter was its best ever, setting the momentum for the rest of 2017. All told, the studio crossed $5 billion worldwide at the box office, its second time ever, during a year in which box office was down industry...
Universal Pictures
Donna
Langley
Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group
Respected for her artistic fearlessness, Langley has overseen the “Fast & Furious” series, which has grossed more than $5.1 billion, the “Despicable Me” franchise and the “Bourne” juggernaut. At the company since 2001, she now oversees Universal production, marketing and distribution operations worldwide, including the global specialty division, Focus Features, and DreamWorks Animation, acquired in 2016. Her 2018 has been mighty, with “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” and “The First Purge.” Currently out is the Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man,” a likely Oscar contender, animated holiday take “The Grinch” and the civil rights drama “The Green Book.” Before Universal, she was senior VP of production at New Line Cinema. As of 2019, she is Universal Filmed Entertainment Group’s sole chairman, adding Global Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment to her plate.
