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Meanings

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Refers to a highly successful movie, book, or other entertainment product that achieves massive commercial success.

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This summer's blockbuster movie earned record box-office revenue in its opening weekend.

Borrowed from English 'blockbuster', originally a large bomb in WWII, later extended to a hugely successful entertainment product.