sneak preview
Early exclusive screening
A sneak preview is an advance showing of something before its official release, typically a film screened for audiences before general distribution.
The term extends to any early look at something forthcoming: The trailer offers a sneak preview of next season.
The "sneak" suggests exclusivity—you're getting access others don't have yet.
Promotional film excerpt
taste · foretaste · reveal · promo · coming attraction · sizzle reel · first look · behind-the-scenes
First public performance
- advance screeningEarly private showing
- debutFirst public appearance
- filmMovie or coating
- cinemaMotion picture theater
moviegoers · tickets · matinee · showtime · auditorium · projection · box office · multiplex
State of eager enthusiasm
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- buzzContinuous low drone
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
curiosity · intrigue · countdown · buildup · speculation · wonder · suspense · waiting
Notable, for short
- invitationRequest to attend
- insiderOne with confidential access
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- selectCarefully pick from options
members-only · private · limited · early access · press pass · industry · embargo · influencer
trailer
Promotional film excerpt
sample · taste · foretaste · reveal · promo · coming attraction · sizzle reel · first look · behind-the-scenes · teaser campaign
premiere
First public performance
- advance screeningEarly private showing
- debutFirst public appearance
- filmMovie or coating
cinema · moviegoers · tickets · matinee · showtime · auditorium · projection · box office · multiplex · feature
excitement
State of eager enthusiasm
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- buzzContinuous low drone
hype · curiosity · intrigue · countdown · buildup · speculation · wonder · suspense · waiting · impatience
VIP
Notable, for short
- invitationRequest to attend
- insiderOne with confidential access
- privilegedHaving special advantages
select · members-only · private · limited · early access · press pass · industry · embargo · influencer · soft launch
- movie eventspremiere, world premiere, movie premiere, film premiere, advance screening
- debutsdebut, first show, debut performance, first appearance, premiere
sneak previewgeneral release
Broad public availability
wide release · grand opening · public debut · theatrical release · opening night
sneak previewfinal cut
Approved version for release
finished product · director's cut · definitive edition · theatrical cut · retrospective
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