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Make movies, even if someone has to die. Take the helm of a major Hollywood studio at the dawn of sound cinema, and guide it through decades of creative achievements and glamor, debauchery and dark deeds, tough choices and unpleasant compromises.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
18 months, April 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Hollywood Animal was released on 10 Apr, 2025.
This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: General Mature Content, Some Nudity or Sexual Content.
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Hollywood Animal — See the Game’s Updated Version in Action Now!
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Hollywood Animal — Release Trailer (Early Access)
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Hollywood Animal — Now you run Hollywood
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Hollywood Animal — 'A box of spiders disguised as a tycoon game'
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Hollywood Animal — 'A box of spiders disguised as a tycoon game'
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Hollywood Animal: How To Make a Quick Buck With a Shameless Sequel
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Hollywood Animal — Gameplay Video (Next Fest)
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Poor Sheep | A 'Hollywood Animal' Short Film
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Hollywood Animal — Announcement Trailer
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50 developer announcements, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Work on Act 2 is in full swing, but we didn't want to leave you without any updates in the meantime. So we've taken some of your most requested features, polished a few long-standing rough edges, and put them all together for you. Have fun!…
Patch notesHello!If you’ve been thinking about picking up Hollywood Animal, now is the perfect time: until July 9th, it’s available with a 33% discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale.Enjoy the game!
WeappyFixed a bug which caused Bobby Martin to leave your studio without notifying you.Fixed a bug which caused expenses for extending an advertising campaign to be counted as income.Fixed a bug which caused cinema maintenance to be free.Fixed a…
Patch notesAct 2 of Hollywood Animal, which spans up to 1965, is shaping up to be the most complex and content-rich part of the game.Naturally, it will include a vast number of new events, scandals, characters, and large-scale storylines. Thought…
WeappyIllegal Tendencies now vary more frequently among characters.The "Game Over" screen has been redesigned.Added 600 new posters (no, we won't chill with the damn posters).Various UI fixes.Added a new hidden achievement with a special purpose.…
WeappyHello everyone! Today marks one year since Hollywood Animal launched in Early Access — and it’s been a lot of fun! We’ve been updating the game based on your feedback, and while not everything has moved as quickly as we (and you) originally…
WeappyHello!Spring is a time for new beginnings and inspiration. It’s the perfect moment to start your cinematic journey!If you’ve been thinking about picking up Hollywood Animal, now is the perfect time: until March 26th, it’s available with a…
WeappyAdded a new event that will prove to all doubters that Arthur Gerstein is 100% not a jealous man.Added 3 new story elements to brighten your spring and turn up the romance.If you have more than one secret, changes in leak risk are now shown…
WeappyWatch Charlie Pryor plays Hollywood Animal.It's pre-recorded videos of Charlie Pryor playing a “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” update.
WeappyIf nominated for Pollux, Colman Graves will now receive special attention.If you’ve dug up dirt on a salaried employee, you can now use it in negotiations to lower their monthly pay.Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect probabilities to be…
Patch notesThis update focuses on refining the Simulation layer of Hollywood Animal — the systems that shape competition, progression, and the overall balance of power in your cinematic empire. From smarter rivals to more meaningful awards, we’ve…
WeappyReduced the game’s RAM usage by 30%.Agents’ current tasks are now displayed on the map. Improved visualization of other Security processes.The Script Department pop-up now shows when its efficiency is reduced due to having too many…
WeappyFixed a bug that prevented some save files from loading.Fixed an issue that prevented some news about World War II and mayoral election from being displayed.Extending contracts no longer releases characters from prison. Sorry, we don't make…
Patch notesHello!The Steam Winter Sale is here, and Hollywood Animal will available at a 33% discount from December 18th until January 5th. It’s time to add some holiday warmth and coziness to your movies — a Christmas update has been released today.…
WeappyHello!It's time to add some holiday warmth and coziness to your movies! As promised, the Christmas Booster Pack is now live and ready to spread some festive cheer.This update fills your scriptwriting arsenal with a collection of eight…
WeappyFixed a bug which could cause you to receive box-office revenue twice in Germany. Apparently, the German economy had other plans.Fixed a bug which could soft-lock the game when leveling up department heads.Fixed a bug which could require…
Patch notesYou can no longer kidnap your own employees and ransom them back to yourself. Turns out that’s not how business works.Fixed an issue which caused quest characters (like Bobby Martin) to leave your studio without a notification.Fixed a bunch…
Patch notesFixed an issue which prevented you from unlocking new settings through undirected research.You will no longer receive story elements from research if you’ve already acquired them through the Factory policy.Fixed an issue which caused the…
maxwad_27Fixed a bug that prevented new purchase scripts from appearing.Small UI improvements of Factory Policy and Pollux system.
Patch notesA new update is rolling out now, bringing more depth to the gritty world of Hollywood Animal. We're introducing the Factory Policy, which is all about predictability, steady profit, and producing precisely the kind of films your audience is…
WeappyWe're thrilled to finally share some long-awaited news: as of today, Hollywood Animal is officially available on Mac!We know many of you have been patiently waiting for this moment, and we want to thank you for your incredible support…
WeappyWatch Charlie Pryor plays “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” update It's pre-recorded videos of Charlie Pryor playing a “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” update. Enjoy!
WeappyIt's time to add some festive fun to your studio! As promised on our roadmap, the Halloween Booster Pack is now live, bringing spooky and fun new options to your game.This special pack is our way of celebrating the season, loading your…
WeappyFor weeks, you've been tracking his reviews, and now you can track the man himself. The anticipated Bonegrinder quest, which many of you spotted on our recent roadmap, is available right now!He's haunted your movies long enough. Those…
WeappyHello!We’d like to share our next steps with you. Of course, plans inevitably change: we try to stay flexible and respond quickly to feedback, so our tasks and priorities are constantly being adjusted. That’s why we decided not to…
WeappyFixed a bug which allowed an employee who had gone to war to still take part in your project. Not the best remote-work policy.Fixed a bug which caused your film to be penalized if it included tags that had been removed from the Code.You can…
Patch notesYou can now see the “Hollywood Animal” news right from the main menu. Stay tuned!It’s now a bit easier to persuade department heads to deal with illegal gifts and dirty tricks.Fixed a bug that could cause a film release task not to be…
Patch notesFixed a bug where finishing negotiations with promising young talents didn’t actually add them to your studio.Fixed a bug that prevented new location levels from unlocking after building the Scouting Office.Fixed a bug where employees would…
Patch notesFixed an issue where the “Dealing with Illegal Gifts” secret appeared when ordering regular gifts. Turns out not every gift is a crime.The quest with May Lowe now accepts dirt uncovered with the help of your friends.You can now skip reading…
Patch notesThe head of Marginese Pictures used to be too shy to come borrow your money. When his studio was going bankrupt, he kept his distance. But now he has no other choice.From now on, the “Dealing with Illegal Gifts” secret appears every time…
Patch notesFor weeks, thousands of players have helped us polish the beta version of Hollywood Animal’s revamped Act 1, and we’re immensely grateful. Thanks to your feedback and support, the new experience is now available to everyone. This update not…
WeappyA new tabloid joins the field of criticism. Please welcome – The Friday Partner!We sent our best agents to dig up dirt on Bobby Martin and forced him to accept his favorite gift. When just asking isn’t helpful — why limit yourself…
Patch notesAdded a new quest from Jürgen Stelm — no one can clear the good name of the great Führer better than you.Fixed a bug that prevented assigning an agent to a secret if you already had an active one.Fixed a bug that could cause a softlock if…
Patch notesWe’ve reworked the story elements freshness system so it better serves its intended purpose while being less confusing and annoying. First, the system is now more forgiving: elements lose freshness more slowly and regain it more quickly.…
Patch notesFixed a bug where agents would get stuck on missions if you loaded a save with active agents' missions.Fixed a bug where sometimes you couldn't select quality for one of the locations in Preproduction.Fixed a bug where the audience bonus…
Patch notesThe leverage of dirt in negotiations has been rebalanced, and characters now have dirt just a bit more often.Fixed several issues that could cause softlocks in various situations.Fixed several bugs that could cause saves to fail to load or…
Patch notesFixed numerous bugs related to firing characters.The game now generates as much dirt on characters as it should (spoiler: MUCH MORE).Fixed a bug that could cause a softlock if you pressed the construction button without enough respect.Fixed…
Patch notesFixed incorrect display of a movie’s gross in various parts of the game.Fixed several bugs that caused movie scores to be displayed incorrectly in various parts of the game.Fixed a bug that sometimes caused texts from other languages to be…
Patch notesFixed an issue where the dropdown menu could not be used when interacting with a character card.Fixed several bugs that caused the task tracker to disappear.Fixed an issue where scripts for sale could have zero scores.The game now generates…
Patch notesFixed a bug that could cause a softlock when reading a script from Colman Graves.Fixed a bug where Bobby Martin would leave your studio after loading a save.Fixed an issue where gift batches in production were not displayed on the map.Some…
Patch notesNow you can see how the technologies you selected affected the film’s quality when pre-production is completed.Fixed a bug where you had to open the pre-production window twice for a newly licensed technology to appear.Some UI improvements…
Patch notesAdded all missing languages.Fixed a bug that allowed you to pay for extra movie promotion on Pollux even if you didn’t have the resources.Fixed several issues in the review system.Fixed a bug that caused additional penalties to movie…
Patch notesAdded a new quest from Ryan Doyle, because his business isn’t standing still (unlike yours).Fixed bugs that caused proper roads to disappear from the map.A few balance tweaks.'How do I enter Beta test'?To switch to beta branch, do the…
Patch notesFixed a bug where script ratings would inexplicably tank when a project moved into pre-production.Fixed a bug where the displayed rating cap was lower than what the number of story elements in the script allowed.Added a bunch of new…
Patch notesFixed a bug that screwed up the deadline for the Gerstein’s actress quest. Fixed an issue where a contract could instantly end after signing a character for a single film. Any Distribution head would now work with dirty tricks if they have…
Patch notesAdded a new quest where you’ll get to meet Gerstein’s rising young actress.Fixed an issue where the upgrade for longer contracts had no effect.Removed the ability to use Monopoly money to extend contracts.Fixed a bug where pre-production…
Patch notesFixed a bug that caused a DOUBLE (that's right) penalty for story elements that aren't fresh.The holiday boost to theater attendance has been increased by 50%.Fixed an issue where some department heads refused to work with illegal gifts…
Patch notesLorem ipsum hoc eventum postea addetur.Now parties boost Happiness to 100.Now, after unlocking certain upgrades, your department heads will give you additional explanations about their purpose, making it a bit easier to navigate the game’s…
Patch notesThank you so much for playing the Hollywood Animal "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" beta and sending us your feedback and bug reports. Your support means a lot!We’ve just released the first patch, fixing the most frequent and critical…
Patch notesThe beta version of the major update is now available on a separate Steam branch, and any owner of the game can join in! To switch to beta branch, do the following: Right-click the game in your Steam library -> Select Properties -> Select…
WeappyWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Hollywood Animal.exe | windows | ||
| Play 0.8.40EA | Holly.exe | windows | branch 0.8.40ea | |
| Launch | Hollywood Animal.app | macos |
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It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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