under wraps

phrase

informal
: known to only a few people : secret
The name of the movie is being kept under wraps.

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The trailer for the film, the production of which had been under wraps for the past few years, debuted online just as the Telluride audience was sitting down to watch. Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 Details as to the part are being kept under wraps, though sources said the character name is Leah. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 The logline is being kept under wraps, with Neon and Blumhouse Atomic Monster co-financing the project. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 But even by Telluride standards, organizers went to unusual lengths this year to keep their biggest surprise under wraps. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under wraps

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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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