general release

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A general release is a legal document in which one party surrenders all claims against another, typically in exchange for a settlement.

The term also describes a film or product made available to the public broadly, not limited to specific theaters or markets: The movie went into general release after its festival premiere.

launchSet into motion
wideOf great breadth
theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
publicAvailable to all
debutFirst public appearance

rollout · distribution · unveiling · blockbuster · box office · now playing · coming soon · cinema · opening · opening weekend · announce · available · publish · broadcast · mainstream · commercial · official · freedom

Categories

film releaseopening weekend, premiere, first run, film debut, advance screening
waiverswaiver, waiver form, hold harmless, waiver agreement, waiver of rights
JordansJordan 1, retro, retros, OG, colorway

Opposites

distribution scope

general releaselimited release

Controlled, narrow distribution

limited engagement · limited run · exclusive release

exclusivity/access restriction

general releaseprivate screening

Restricted-audience film presentation

press screening · VIP screening · festival screening

release phase/timing

general releaseadvance screening

Early private showing

preview · sneak preview · pre-release · soft opening · test screening

Family

general, release, generally, generalize, generalization, generality, generals, generalship, released

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G