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.

Examples of the big screen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the big screen, Gage has appeared in Sam Levinson’s Assassination Nation, FilmNation’s Down Low, and Daniel Goldhaber’s How to Blow Up a Pipeline, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026

It’s been incredible to see the commitment from industry partners to providing additional opportunities for members to see these films on the big screen. —Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026

Now she’s set to return to the big screen in Lena Dunham’s Good Sex. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026

Vonn's teammate Breezy Johnson covered her face while sitting in the leader's chair as the replay of Vonn's crash played on the big screen in the venue. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for the big screen

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