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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Friday’s hearing in Oakland opened the first chapter in the fight over the blockbuster deal that both sides agree would dramatically reshape Hollywood.

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

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

Much of the case will depend on the states’ ability to support their claims of potential harm to a market—one specifically for blockbuster films.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

It was almost like watching the plan beamed straight from his brain onto the screen of a blockbuster movie.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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

The past few weeks have also seen two low-budget horror movies, “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” become unanticipated blockbusters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

What’s Next: Citi Research analyst Geoff Meacham says Lilly’s portfolio of GLP-1 medications isn’t built around singular blockbusters.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

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

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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