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.
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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
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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
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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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