premiere

Film's first showing

A premiere is the first public performance or showing of a play, film, or other work: The movie had its world premiere at Cannes.

As a verb, to premiere is to have or give such a first showing: The series premieres next Thursday.

The adjective use meaning first or chief (the premiere authority on the subject) is less common and sometimes criticized, since that sense traditionally belongs to premier.

debut

inaugural

First in office

maidenUnmarried young woman
firstPosition number one
openingGap or start

unveiling · launching · commencement · introduction · kickoff · outset · breakthrough · emergence · arrival · entrance

film

screening

Evaluative selection process

blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
movieRecorded visual narrative
filmMovie or coating

theater · multiplex · cinematography · director · audience · tickets · matinee · soundtrack · critic · projector

redcarpet

glamour

Fascinating, elegant attractiveness

paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
celebritiesWell-known public figures
gownsElegant full-length dresses

tuxedos · limousines · flashbulbs · interviews · photocall · afterparty · stylists · fans · publicity · jewelry

gala

reception

Act of receiving guests

eleganceRefined, graceful quality
ballroomVenue for formal dances
champagneEffervescent celebratory wine

soiree · benefit · patrons · philanthropy · orchestra · invitation · VIP · elite · exclusive · rsvp

anticipation

excitement

State of eager enthusiasm

countdownBackward enumeration to zero
buzzContinuous low drone
hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare

speculation · curiosity · eagerness · buildup · teaser · trailer · advance · expectations · presale · waitlist

premiere

inaugural

screening

glamour

reception

excitement

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