Free advance movie screenings in Oakland
1 advance screening this week across 2 Oakland theaters. Updated continuously from 30+ sources.
Part of the San Francisco Bay Area metro.
Film events in Oakland
Festivals, concerts, Q&As, tapings, and repertory. Not advance screenings.
In Times Such as These
Aug 25, 2026 · Grand Lake Theatre
The 24th Oakland International Film Festival - Sept 9-19 Vip + All Access
Sep 9, 2026 · Grand Lake Theatre
Thespians.tv Presents: Indie Tv Night
Sep 13, 2026 · The New Parkway Theater
The Street Project
Sep 20, 2026 · The New Parkway Theater
Where it's happening
2 venues plottedPopular theaters in Oakland
2 active
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Free advance screenings in Oakland
Oakland, California is part of the SeeItEarly coverage map. We aggregate free advance screening passes, premieres, and film events across 2 venues, updated as studios announce new screenings.
New screenings drop daily in Oakland. Studios test their upcoming releases with local audiences before national rollout, and free passes are distributed through platforms like Gofobo, 1iota, and Advance Screenings, all aggregated here so you don't have to check each one separately.