world premiere
noun
: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world
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Directed by Andrew Dominik, Bono: Stories of Surrender held its world premiere on May 16 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the South of France.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The film previously held its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Also featuring Wil Johnson, Jamie Lomas and dancehall star Sizzla, the movie had its world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival in March.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Something Beautiful will be accompanied by a visual album, which is set to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The film previously held its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Also featuring Wil Johnson, Jamie Lomas and dancehall star Sizzla, the movie had its world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival in March.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Something Beautiful will be accompanied by a visual album, which is set to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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