Blockbuster, as applied to film or theatre, denotes a very popular or successful production. The entertainment industry use was originally theatrical slang referring to a particularly successful play, but is now used primarily by the film industry. The term 'blockbuster' in film generally speaks to the size of both the narrative and the scale of production.

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• 1 Origin of the term
• 2 Blockbuster films
  • 2.1 Low-budget hits
  • 2.2 Return on investment
• 3 See also
• 4 References
• 5 External links

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