Wide-release Films
In the film industry, a wide-release film is a film that studios believe will appeal to a broad spectrum of the public and that shows in at least 600 theatres in North America. The following films meet these criteria: Dates given are North American release dates.
Films released in North America in 2002 include:
- W: wide release (600 or more theaters)
- L: limited release in select cities (fewer than 600 theaters)
- R: re-release of previously released film
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