Premieres are the best known type of movie screening. They will have the red carpet, spotlights and many of the key movie stars will attend. Movie premieres are set up for one reason, to generate publicity for the movie. Major magazines and TV shows will be invited and as the stars arrive, they will do interviews with the cast and director. Movie stars will stop and pose for the photographers, showing off their latest glamour and fashion sense.

While the best seats in the theater are typically reserved for the directors, actors and studio guests, there are usually extra seats that are given away to the general public. People who attend world premieres often have great stories about how they sat next to someone in the movie or were able to get a picture with their favorite stars outside of the theater.

Tickets for movie premieres are often given away through contests that are set up with the official partners. If you are exclusive enough to get invited on behalf of the studio, you will be asked to approach the will call area, where you will be provided with your tickets. At times, tickets for movie premieres will be given away in a content or appear on e-ticketing sites like Gofobo and FilmMetro. If you receive general admission tickets for a premiere, it’s usually recommended to arrive at least 1-2 hours before the event is scheduled to begin. This is because the general admission area is overbooked to ensure that every seat is taken. For most premieres the seating will be assigned. This is because the actors and directors have designated seats for them. As the stars arrive with their family and friends, any unused tickets will be provided for people with the general admission tickets.