Free advance movie screenings in Washington
3 advance screenings this week across 6 Washington theaters. Updated continuously from 40+ sources.
What's playing in Washington
Film events in Washington
Festivals, concerts, Q&As, tapings, and repertory. Not advance screenings.
Extraordinary Cinema: Forrest Gump at the Kennedy Center
Aug 22, 2026 · The Kennedy Center, Reach Lawn
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
Aug 24, 2026 · Alamo Drafthouse
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
Aug 28, 2026 · Alamo Drafthouse
Twilight
Sep 12, 2026 · Alamo Drafthouse
Meet Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die Book Tour
Sep 16, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre
Where it's happening
12 venues plottedPopular theaters in Washington
6 active
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Free advance screenings in Washington
Washington, Washington DC is part of the SeeItEarly coverage map. We aggregate free advance screening passes, premieres, and film events across 12 venues, updated as studios announce new screenings.
New screenings drop daily in Washington. 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.