theatrical film

American  

noun

Movies.

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

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Example Sentences

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” will mark the first “Star Wars” theatrical film since 2019’s “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker.”

From Los Angeles Times

Kalama pointed to next year being the 50th anniversary of the initial “Star Wars” movie and this May’s theatrical film, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” as to why this was the opportune time to shift the direction of the land.

From Los Angeles Times

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

A major point of contention is Netflix’s long-standing resistance to traditional theatrical film releases.

From Los Angeles Times

A previous theatrical film, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Mugen Train,” was a box office hit in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times