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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Lionsgate’s blockbuster Michael Jackson documentary, “Michael,” snared $20 million, bringing its total to $314 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“We believe the platform would be extraordinarily difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to replicate, particularly as blockbuster filmmaking becomes increasingly optimized around premium formats and immersive theatrical experiences,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

SpaceX’s move toward a blockbuster IPO rippled throughout Wall Street—lifting space-focused companies like AST SpaceMobile and Virgin Galactic up more than 7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

SpaceX, which has a valuation north of $1 trillion, is expected to raise some $80 billion from its blockbuster IPO, which could happen as soon as next month.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Imagine a blockbuster movie about a world united in battle against Nazi oppression.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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