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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Director Ryan Coogler unveiled the new star on-stage at Comic-Con and revealed the third entry in the superhero blockbuster series was due to be released in December 2028.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The breathtaking surge came after the Anhui-based company had raised $9.8 billion in a blockbuster initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported, making it China's biggest mainland tech share sale.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

China memory-chip maker ChangXin Technology Group surged more than five times from its initial public offering price in a blockbuster debut in Shanghai.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Hasbro has boosted growth by licensing blockbuster franchises like Marvel and Lord of the Rings to create new Magic card sets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Imagine a blockbuster movie about a world united in battle against Nazi oppression.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Abrams, who has helmed blockbusters in the “Mission: Impossible” and “Star Wars” franchises among many other hits, and fairly or not she has been accused of benefiting from nepotism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

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

The legal challenge focuses on three main areas: major cinema releases, massive blockbusters, and cable TV channels.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

"I hope that there will be many more of these blockbusters to come."

From Barron's Jun. 10, 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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