"Theatrical release" refers to the premiere or showing of a movie or play in cinemas or theaters where it is shown to the general public before being available for home viewing. Full definition
I stress theatrical cut because we all know that there will be an extended cut released this Fall to time with theatrical release of «There and Back Again». (mediamikes.com)
Luckily, a 35 mm blow - up negative, made for the film's original theatrical released in 1975, was located among the holdings at the lab. (emanuellevy.com)
It is currently in limited theatrical release with national expansion in the coming weeks. (mediamikes.com)