world premiere
noun
: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world
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Berlin Film Festival has announced the first 12 films to screen in its Panorama section, which includes 10 world premieres and five feature debuts.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Miami in an evening showcasing signature DNM pieces, a new work-in-progress, and a world premiere, offering a diverse observance of the season.
—Orlando Taquechel, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
The film had its world premiere at September’s Toronto International Film Festival and will be released by Row K Entertainment in January, having already had a 2025 awards-qualifying run.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Dec. 2025
Ahead if its world premiere as the 40th SXSW‘s opening-night film, Taylour Paige is looking forward to seeing her collaboration with Boots Riley in I Love Boosters.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Miami in an evening showcasing signature DNM pieces, a new work-in-progress, and a world premiere, offering a diverse observance of the season.
—Orlando Taquechel, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
The film had its world premiere at September’s Toronto International Film Festival and will be released by Row K Entertainment in January, having already had a 2025 awards-qualifying run.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Dec. 2025
Ahead if its world premiere as the 40th SXSW‘s opening-night film, Taylour Paige is looking forward to seeing her collaboration with Boots Riley in I Love Boosters.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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