world premiere

noun

: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world

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When Across the Spider-Verse had its world premiere in June 2023, we were told by a source close to the film that that print was wet; the filmmakers worked on the feature to the last minute. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 July 2025 The movie was filmed on Fort Lauderdale beach and had its world premiere on Dec. 28, 1960, at the Classic Gateway Theatre on Sunrise Boulevard. Bob Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025 The film had its world premiere at SXSW 2024, where it was awarded a Special Jury Award for Bravery and Empathy. Leia Mendoza, Variety, 16 July 2025 Black Swan made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September 2010 on its way to collecting five Academy Award nominations, including for best picture and best director, and a win for best actress. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for world premiere

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of world premiere was in 1910

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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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