releases
n. countablen. new products, movies, or pieces of music that have just become available for people to buy or see. It can also mean the act of letting someone go free from a place like a prison.
n. the act of making a product, recording, or film available to the public; alternatively, the act of setting someone or something free from confinement. Often used to refer to the specific items being made available.
The studio announced several new movie releases for the summer.
The record label scheduled three major album releases for the final quarter of the year to maximize holiday sales.
While the prisoner awaited his official papers, the warden noted that early releases were only granted to those who demonstrated consistent improvement during their rehabilitation programs.
Often used in the plural when referring to commercial products like software, films, or music.