Frequently Asked Questions

Advance screenings are free promotional events where studios let audiences see movies before their official release date. They're used to generate buzz, gather audience feedback, and build word-of-mouth.

Browse SeeItEarly listings, find a screening in your city, and click the link to visit the source site. Most passes are free and first-come, first-served through sites like Gofobo and Advance Screenings.

Yes — the vast majority of advance screenings are completely free. Studios pay for the theater rental. Some premium events or film festival screenings may charge admission, which we clearly label.

No account is needed to browse screenings. SeeItEarly is a free aggregator — we collect listings from 20+ sources so you can find everything in one place.

Major markets like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Miami get the most screenings, but studios hold events in 50+ cities across the US.

Our scrapers check all sources multiple times per day. New screenings typically appear within a few hours of being posted on the source site.

We aggregate from 20+ sources including Gofobo, Advance Screenings, 1iota, Ticketmaster, Fandango, Alamo Drafthouse, studio-specific portals (Sony, Warner Bros, Paramount), and more.

Yes — use the location filter on the homepage or movies page to find screenings near you. You can search by city or let SeeItEarly detect your location automatically.

No. Studios overbook screenings because 30–50% of pass holders don't show up. Arrive at least 30–60 minutes early to increase your chances of getting in.

Most screening passes include an admit-two option, allowing you to bring one guest. Check the pass details when claiming — some are individual-only.

A valid photo ID and your confirmation email or QR code. Screenshot the confirmation in case you lose signal. Leave recording devices in your car.

Studios take piracy seriously. At most screenings, your phone will be sealed in a Yondr pouch — a locking case you keep but can't open until after the film.

Cancel your RSVP on the pass distribution site so someone else can claim the spot. No-showing doesn't usually result in penalties but contributes to the overbooking problem.

No — we're an aggregator. When you click a screening link, you're taken to the original source (Gofobo, Advance Screenings, etc.) where you claim passes directly.

Yes, completely free. No account required, no paywalls. We aggregate screening listings so you don't have to check a dozen different sites.

Yes! Use our Submit a Screening page to tell us about screenings we may have missed.

Screenings are promotional movie showings open to the public. Concerts are live music or film-with-live-orchestra events. Premieres are red-carpet events that occasionally offer public passes.