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 this year, he’s also featured in Abigail and MaXXXine. —Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024

DiCaprio most recently appeared on the big screen in 2023's Killers of the Flower Moon. —Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024

The duo were tasked with overhauling the DC Universe on the big screen, and their plan included bringing in a new Superman actor to anchor their universe. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024

Exhibitors pleaded with the major studios to release more films of varying budgets on the big screen, while studios made the case that their upcoming slates are robust enough to keep them in business. —Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024

Gaga is the second actress to portray a live-action Harley Quinn on the big screen, following Margot Robbie. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024

Before Seinfeld ended, Knight was all over the big screen, appearing in Basic Instinct (1992), Jurassic Park (1993), and Space Jam (1996), among others. —Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024

The series and character have also been adapted for the big screen, with actresses Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander taking on the titular role in their respective adaptations. —Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024

Air Supply may be the latest chart-topping musical act to get the big screen treatment. —Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024