blockbuster era
Franchise film period
The blockbuster era refers to the period in Hollywood filmmaking, beginning roughly with *Jaws* (1975) and *Star Wars* (1977), when studios shifted focus toward big-budget, mass-appeal spectacles designed for wide release and massive opening weekends.
The term often carries implicit criticism—suggesting prioritization of special effects and franchise potential over artistic ambition: The blockbuster era killed the mid-budget drama.
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