theatrical trailer

Film teaser clip

A theatrical trailer is a preview shown in cinemas to advertise an upcoming film.

The term distinguishes these from trailers made specifically for television or online platforms.

Theatrical trailers typically run two to three minutes and are calibrated for the big-screen experience: The theatrical trailer gave away too much of the plot.

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in theaters · movie · film · sneak peek · voiceover · montage · release date · opening weekend · hype · Hollywood · summer blockbuster · blockbuster · spoiler · dramatic · footage · cut to black · soundtrack · anticipation

Opposites
completeness of content

theatrical trailerfeature film

Standard-length theatrical release

director's cut · extended edition · uncut version · theatrical release

purpose/function

theatrical trailerfinal product

Completed output ready for use

main attraction · deleted scenes · the picture · end credits · post-credits scene

exhibition context

theatrical trailermain event

Featured performance or contest

headliner · the show · closing credits

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G