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popcorn movie

British  

noun

  1. a film that appeals to a mass audience

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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All that might come as a surprise to those looking for a simple popcorn movie, but McKenna’s screenplay shrewdly reminds audiences that these crises affect everyone, not just the people working in media.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Lindsey Bahr of the Associated Press described it as a "popcorn movie" which is "ultimately a pretty fun time at the theatre".

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

Despite some apprehension over taking on a summer popcorn movie with a $155 million production budget that dwarfed the $2 million “Minari,” he jumped at it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

This is an untaxing, big-budget summer popcorn movie for the whole family.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

Viewing guests are treated to popcorn, movie theater candy, wine and sparkling water.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2018

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