world premiere
noun
: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world
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This year’s lineup boasted more than 200 films, dozens of them world premieres.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
The international competition lineup included a total of 74 films, hand-picked from thousands of submissions from around the world, including 53 world premieres, 17 international premieres, and four European debuts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The short film program, which this year includes work by 13 female directors, opens with several world premieres.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its 2026-27 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, bringing a mix of world premieres, returning artists and expansive programming to downtown Los Angeles.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
The international competition lineup included a total of 74 films, hand-picked from thousands of submissions from around the world, including 53 world premieres, 17 international premieres, and four European debuts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The short film program, which this year includes work by 13 female directors, opens with several world premieres.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its 2026-27 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, bringing a mix of world premieres, returning artists and expansive programming to downtown Los Angeles.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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