The Corporate Cinematic Universe 2026
Reading between the lines
- 2 days. You'll start the night before — plan the deck accordingly.
- Needs up to 3 people. Everyone competent is already in three groups — ask today.
- No PPO. Enter for the prize or the practice — just be honest about which.
The ask
Where Stories Become Strategies: What if your favourite fictional universe was actually a business? What if Hogwarts had to compete with other universities? What if Dunder Mifflin had to survive in a digital-first world? What if Jurassic Park had to build a profitable tourism business while managing safety and customer trust? The Corporate Cinematic Universe is an MBA case competition that combines pop culture, creativity, and business strategy. Participants will compete exclusively in teams, taking a familiar fictional universe and turning it into a real business — complete with customers, revenue streams, competition, and a growth strategy. But there is a twist. In the final round, teams will have to respond to an unexpected business challenge and defend their decisions in front of the Board. Guidelines: Eligibility: Open to all Undergraduate and Postgraduate students across India. Participation: Strictly team-based. Every participant must be part of a team. Team Size: Each team must consist of 2–3 members . Mode: On campus. Duration: One day. Venue: SIMS Pune / Barcode. The competition will consist of multiple rounds, with teams progressing based on their performance…
Who can enter
Read this before you write forty slides, not after.
- Engineering Students
- Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Management
- Medical
- Law
Skills involved
And the ones you'll add to LinkedIn on Sunday night.
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Creativity
- Teamwork And Collaboration
- Public Speaking And Presentation Skills