the big screen
noun phrase
: movies and the movie industry especially when they are being compared to television
She was a star of the big screen.
The television show was adapted for the big screen.
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The Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute was created in 2005 to recognize the talented casts whose artistry and chemistry captivate audiences on the big screen.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is once again going up, up, up on the big screen.
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All four installments will debut on the big screen in April 2028.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Combined with a bland B+ CinemaScore, sources say Tron will likely retire from the big screen.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is once again going up, up, up on the big screen.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
All four installments will debut on the big screen in April 2028.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Combined with a bland B+ CinemaScore, sources say Tron will likely retire from the big screen.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big screen
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“The big screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20screen. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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