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. 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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