Yash Raj Films, for the first time ever, held a pre-release screening for film exhibitors on 18 October 2008.

On March 31, 2010, FE Madill held a pre-release screening of a documentary film entitled Still Bill.

Gibson's production company has arranged a number of private, pre-release screenings for Vatican officials.

Expelled was given pre-release screenings for Florida and Missouri legislators in support of Academic Freedom bills in those states.

A pre-release screening of Hereafter was held on August 10, 2010.

Two international features were selected to be shown out of competition in special pre-release screenings.

The film was released to Australian cinemas on November 1, 2012, following several pre-release screenings around the country.

The film's pre-release screenings at several film festivals have resulted in audience members requiring medical assistance.

The delayed, corrected advertising by Steven Chorney, in the traditional style, limited the film's pre-release screenings.

In Los Angeles and New York, the studios hold pre-release screenings for all movies.