Action movies have long been a male-centric genre, yet in recent years women have steadily shown that they can kick butt with the best of them. A myriad of memorable and thrilling female-driven ...

Female-led martial arts films gained traction in the 2000s, but women have long defined the genre. Martial arts cinema captivates viewers with its artistry and visual spectacle.

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Horror movies have long centered their stories around female characters—think The Exorcist ‘s demon-plagued mother and daughter duo, Halloween ‘s fierce babysitter, or Black Christmas ...

Another take on why viewers might be more inclined towards female-led films relates to diversity and inclusion. "Nearly 50 percent of the ticket buyers in the United States are people of color.

Universal Pictures notched the highest percentage of female leads and co-leads, coming in at 66.7%. They were followed by Warner Bros. Pictures at 55.6% and Lionsgate with 54.5%.