space opera

noun

: a futuristic melodramatic fantasy involving space travelers and extraterrestrial beings

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Watch on Disney+ The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy More than 20 years after Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope (aka simply Star Wars) helped to define the Hollywood blockbuster, George Lucas returned to the space opera well with an all-new trilogy for an all-new generation of moviegoers. —

Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 Both games hinge on recruiting outcasts for a dangerous mission, and the way companion relationships weave together is similar to the studio’s previous space opera. —

Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024 That sets it apart from the myriad space operas populating big-budget TV in recent years; the relationships are the real substance of the show, the interstellar adventures are the dessert. —

Will Harris, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024 Ubisoft’s foray into the space opera is a rarity because of its open-world nature and its focus. —

Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for space opera