world premiere
noun
: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world
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Here’s your first footage of Al Pacino in political thriller Killing Castro, which is getting its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 June 2026
The festival runs July 18–25 and will present 65 films from 35 countries and regions in 27 languages, including two world premieres, one international premiere, three Asian premieres, 12 Southeast Asian premieres and 28 Malaysian premieres.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 June 2026
Smyth and the current Lamb’s team has overseen nearly 400 productions, including 57 world premieres.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Doc Meets World makes its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, June 6.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 June 2026
The festival runs July 18–25 and will present 65 films from 35 countries and regions in 27 languages, including two world premieres, one international premiere, three Asian premieres, 12 Southeast Asian premieres and 28 Malaysian premieres.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 June 2026
Smyth and the current Lamb’s team has overseen nearly 400 productions, including 57 world premieres.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Doc Meets World makes its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, June 6.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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