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rerelease

American  
[ree-ri-lees] / ˌri rɪˈlis /

verb (used with object)

rereleased, rereleasing
  1. to release again.

    Some popular films are rereleased every few years.


noun

  1. something, as a film, that has been rereleased.

Etymology

Origin of rerelease

First recorded in 1945–50; re- + release

Example Sentences

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After more than 20 rancorous years apart, a rerelease of the Talking Heads classic 1983 concert film “Stop Making Sense” has brought détente, and maybe more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Apple’s rerelease of the Beatles’ first seven U.S.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Its 2003 rerelease hit No. 1 on the singles charts in Britain and Ireland.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2024

When distributors rerelease movies in theaters, on streaming services or on DVD, they may be required to resubmit the films to the ratings board.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024

In a surprise, No. 2 at the box office went to the Walt Disney Co. rerelease of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.”

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024

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