wide release
Everywhere at once
Wide release describes a film's distribution to a large number of theaters simultaneously, typically hundreds or thousands of screens nationwide.
Studios use wide releases for major commercial films expected to draw broad audiences: The superhero sequel opens in wide release this Friday.
Contrasts with limited release, where a film debuts in select cities before expanding.
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- movie theaterVenue for film screenings
- big screenTheater projection surface
- silver screenFilm industry metonym
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
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- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
- blockbustersAvengers, Harry Potter, Finding Nemo, The Dark Knight, Spider-Man
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- Hollywood termsbox office, logline, opening weekend, pitch, green light
wide releaseprivate screening
Restricted-audience film presentation
special engagement · preview screening · advance screening · VIP screening
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