A blockbuster movie is a term used to describe a highly successful and popular film that achieves significant commercial success, typically in terms of box office revenue. Blockbuster movies are often characterized by high production values, large budgets, extensive marketing campaigns, and wide theatrical releases. They tend to attract large audiences, both domestically and internationally, and often dominate the box office upon release. Blockbuster movies may also spawn sequels, spin-offs, merchandise, and cultural impact beyond the realm of cinema. 2023's top "Blockbusters" were
Barbie - $1,445,638,421 Was Blockbuster,
The Super Mario Bros. Movie - $1,361,952,674
Oppenheimer - $957,160,195
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - $845,555,777
Fast X - $706,454,547
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2moWell at least they have gone some of the way. But the title is still downplaying VFX. Insert any other film department and see how that sounds: "Costumes as a supporting tool", "Set construction as a supporting tool", or even "Sound Design as a supporting tool".