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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 their complaint, the states claim the combined company would control roughly 27 percent of wide-release theatrical film distribution and a similar percentage of basic cable channel licensing.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

According to the complaint, the combined company would control roughly 27 percent of wide-release theatrical film distribution and a similar percentage of basic cable channel licensing.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Under Walt, Disney built a mechanism to stabilize itself against the hit-or-miss business model of theatrical film releases.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

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

From BBC Apr. 3, 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.]

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