Free advance movie screenings in San Diego
2 advance screenings this week across 5 San Diego theaters. Updated continuously from 50+ sources.
What's playing in San Diego
Film events in San Diego
Festivals, concerts, Q&As, tapings, and repertory. Not advance screenings.
The Last Dive
Aug 19, 2026 · Balboa Theatre
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Aug 21, 2026 · The Shell
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Aug 28, 2026 · The Shell
Matinee in San Diego! 'under the Lights
Sep 13, 2026 · 1649 El Prado
The Headless Horseman (1922) Played by Ken Double
Sep 21, 2026 · Balboa Theatre
Where it's happening
11 venues plottedPopular theaters in San Diego
5 active
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Free advance screenings in San Diego
San Diego, California is part of the SeeItEarly coverage map. We aggregate free advance screening passes, premieres, and film events across 11 venues, updated as studios announce new screenings.
New screenings drop daily in San Diego. 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.