Free advance movie screenings in Washington
1 advance screening this week across 5 Washington theaters. Updated continuously from 50+ sources.
What's playing in Washington
Film events in Washington
Festivals, concerts, Q&As, tapings, and repertory. Not advance screenings.
Moana
Jul 8, 2026 · Regal Majestic
Learnserve Meet-up for Movie Screening of "the Lorax" @ the Smithsonian Zoo
Jul 18, 2026 · Smithsonian Zoo Auditorium And Reptile Discovery Center
The Ola Film Festival
Aug 1, 2026 · Miracle Theatre
Black Flame Ball With Special Guest Doug Jones
Sep 25, 2026 · Hawthorne Hotel
Little Shop of Horrors: 40th Anniversary Screening With Ellen Greene
Sep 25, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre
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Where it's happening
10 venues plottedPopular theaters in Washington
5 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 10 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.