cinematic universe
nounUK /ˌsɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/
US /ˌsɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk ˈjuː.nɪ.vɝːs/
A big group of movies and shows where the same characters and stories all fit together.
The superhero cinematic universe has many movies that share the same heroes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A connected set of films produced by one studio that share characters and plotlines.
Fans debated which film started the studio's cinematic universe.
3. The overall fictional world in which a group of related films takes place.
Each new movie adds a new corner to the cinematic universe.
4. A marketing and storytelling strategy that links many films into one ongoing saga.
Studios often plan a cinematic universe years in advance.