Meaning of tentpole movie | Babel Free

Definitions

A major motion picture which is expensive to produce but expected to generate significant revenue for its studio and investors.

US, idiomatic

Examples

“United Artists hasn't prospered in recent years, so a box office hit from its tentpole movie franchise is essential.”

“Just coincidentally, it also provides the opportunity for the sorts of extravagant computerized effects that create tentpole movie attractions these days.”

“The tentpole movie is an attraction popular and exploitable enough to prop up the entire moviegoing tent for several weeks or even months.”

““We've never seen a high-profile film—a film of this budget, a tentpole movie with this box office potential—leak in any form this early,” he said.”

“Variety is reporting that del Toro will direct the flick with Watson cast as its titular Beauty. . . . So we’re thinking big tentpole movie versus introverted indie.”

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