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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Sam Adams writes that the cosmic horror blockbuster is a satisfying throwback to Jurassic Park.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Sony wrote off most of its investment just five years later following a string of box-office flops and profligate spending, before a turnaround helped by hits like 1997 blockbuster “Men In Black.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Anthropic tries to shore up investor confidence ahead of blockbuster IPO.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Hong Kong has seen a spate of blockbuster IPOs from Chinese AI-related companies seeking overseas funds in the city.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“Yes, it’s a blockbuster, coming to a theater near you, called Deal with Your Own Crap.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

For now though, Zainab is swept up in enjoying a string of blockbusters.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

But is it really worth seeing these blockbusters in Imax?

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Below, a mix of 2026 blockbusters and little-talked-about gems that are worth any extra moments you may find yourself with this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

The states identified wide-release films, big-budget blockbusters and the concentration of pay-TV channels as the three markets to test in the litigation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

His romantic novels such as The Last of the Mohicans were literary blockbusters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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