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theatrical film

American  

noun

Movies.
  1. a film made for exhibition in theaters, as distinguished from one made for television.


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In January comes a theatrical film produced by Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television, “Moses the Black,” a modern riff on the legend of the 4th-century saint the movie is named for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

But it also underscores the tricky relationship between exhibitors and Netflix, which has famously eschewed traditional theatrical film releases.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

"This really speaks to our belief in the future of the theatrical film business," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

Revenue for content sales and licensing, which includes theatrical film distribution, as well as sales and licensing of TV and film content, was up 34% to $2.2 billion, compared to $1.6 billion the previous year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

They had bidden farewell to the members of the theatrical film company; and some of the young actresses did not try to conceal their moist eyes, for Blake and Joe were general favorites.

From The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]