As Emma Watts exits 20th Century, the future of the former Fox studio takes shape: a few adult dramas and prebranded remakes, Hulu or Disney+ titles and 'Avatar' sequels.

On Jan. 2, 1980, Sherry Lansing made headlines for becoming the first woman to head a major studio, becoming president of 20th Century-Fox Productions. In 1992, she was named chairman and CEO of ...