general release
noun
: the act of making a film available to be shown in theaters
The film's general release is Friday.
Examples of general release in a Sentence
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Apple’s next-gen iPhone software, iOS 27, will go on general release in September (read this for exactly when that’s expected to be).
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The movie opens in general release May 15 at numerous Memphis-area theaters.
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John Beifuss,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 May 2026
In order to obtain the Ruderman seal, productions must feature actors with disabilities in a speaking role with at least five lines and must be in or close to general release.
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Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
The draft blog notes that the model is expensive to run and not yet ready for general release.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
27 Mar. 2026
Appearing first in a Slam Jam x New Balance 5030 collaboration in sample form, the early look gives fans a good idea of what to expect from the new shoe, which is reportedly set for a wider general release rollout this year.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
And then the finale is a general release valve, for viewers and characters alike, since Sydney mentions this is her first day off since who knows when.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The movie opens in general release May 15 at numerous Memphis-area theaters.
—
John Beifuss,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 May 2026
In order to obtain the Ruderman seal, productions must feature actors with disabilities in a speaking role with at least five lines and must be in or close to general release.
—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
The draft blog notes that the model is expensive to run and not yet ready for general release.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
27 Mar. 2026
Appearing first in a Slam Jam x New Balance 5030 collaboration in sample form, the early look gives fans a good idea of what to expect from the new shoe, which is reportedly set for a wider general release rollout this year.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
And then the finale is a general release valve, for viewers and characters alike, since Sydney mentions this is her first day off since who knows when.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“General release.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20release. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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