world premiere
noun
: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world
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The documentary about the lasting impact of a former Soviet nuclear test site in Kazakhstan will world premiere Sunday at CPH:DOX, the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, which opened in Denmark’s capital Wednesday and runs through March 30.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the on-site screenings featured 24 titles, including 10 world premieres, and the online IP Catalogue — listing 1,600+ projects — remains open through April.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Landing a movie here can be the highlight of someone’s career, and this month six made their world premieres.
—Jack Howland, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
This year’s Fast Forward features seven world premieres.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the on-site screenings featured 24 titles, including 10 world premieres, and the online IP Catalogue — listing 1,600+ projects — remains open through April.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Landing a movie here can be the highlight of someone’s career, and this month six made their world premieres.
—Jack Howland, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
This year’s Fast Forward features seven world premieres.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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