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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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To use a recent example operating on a similar blockbuster scale, Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” did this particularly well, assessing humanity and movies together against the backdrop of Spielberg’s favorite themes.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

The lawsuit alleges antitrust violations in three markets where the two companies currently compete: wide-release films, potential blockbuster movies and cable television, where the combined entity would own more than 50 cable channels.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

In absolute terms, Hollywood mega-hits such as the "Avatar" films, "Frozen" or "Titanic" made more money but with blockbuster budgets several hundred times the one available to Barker.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

“They’re slowly leaning in to actually making movies for an audience that maybe traditionally wouldn’t have gone and seen a big blockbuster ‘Avengers’ thing,” Jahn said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

It would be the first traveling blockbuster art exhibition in history.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

And even though he starred in one of Hollywood’s hugest blockbusters, it takes a certain kind of confidence to share the spotlight with a dinosaur.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

They look more like Hollywood blockbusters than traditional adverts and those stars don't come cheap.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

She has the same love for blockbusters as she does for emotionally intense indie movies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

There are now highly anticipated generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 blockbusters, Ozempic and Wegovy, on the Canadian market.

From MarketWatch May 21, 2026

Ever since the 1930s, Pinewood had been home to movies ranging from early Alfred Hitchcock mysteries to massive Star Wars blockbusters.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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