tentpole

noun

tent·pole ˈtent-ˌpōl

: a big-budget movie whose earnings are expected to compensate the studio for its less profitable movies

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The big interview: Stars of Light Shop and its creator talked about one of Disney+’s first Korean tentpoles of the year. 🖊️ Agencies: Magnolia signed Harriet Herbig-Matten, star of Prime Video’s record breaking YA series Maxton Hall – The World Between Us. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024 Paramount’s even bigger-budget tentpole looks to add $33 million from North American cinemas over the traditional weekend (declining 44% from its $55.5 million debut) and $45 million between Wednesday and Sunday. —

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024 The crew of the tentpole next door have stolen the swordfish, too. —

Jack King, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024 Langley is also a driving force the Thanksgiving tentpole Wicked, the first of two movies that bring the hit Broadway musical to the big screen. —

Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tentpole