Free advance movie screenings in San Diego
1 advance screening this week across 4 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.
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy
Jul 17, 2026 · The Shell
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
Jul 18, 2026 · The Shell
The Sandlot With Special Guest Patrick Renna
Jul 25, 2026 · Balboa Theatre
The Music of John Williams
Jul 31, 2026 · The Shell
Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert
Aug 7, 2026 · The Shell
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Where it's happening
9 venues plottedPopular theaters in San Diego
4 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 9 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.