Free Movie Screenings in Austin, TX
Yes — there are 11 free advance movie screenings listed in Austin, TX on CineStub as of October 31, 2026. Passes are free, claimed online in advance, and seating is first come, first served.
Looking for free movie screenings in Austin? CineStub lists 11 advance screenings in Austin and the rest of the Austin metro right now — early premieres and sneak previews you can attend before the film opens in theaters. Every pass below is free to claim.
Studios and promoters run advance screenings in Austin, TX to build word of mouth ahead of a wide release, so passes go fast and seating is first come, first served. We update this page as soon as new Austin sneak previews are announced.
Last updated October 31, 2026
Free advance screenings in Austin
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Upcoming free screenings in Austin, TX
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How to Rob a Bank — Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline, Austin, TX · 14028 North US Highway 183 · Purchase Tickets
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline, Austin, TX · 14028 North US Highway 183 · Purchase Tickets
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, Austin, TX · 1120 S Lamar Blvd · Purchase Tickets
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Mueller, Austin, TX · 1911 Aldrich Street · Purchase Tickets
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 10:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Mueller, Austin, TX · 1911 Aldrich Street · Purchase Tickets
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 10:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline, Austin, TX · 14028 North US Highway 183 · Purchase Tickets
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Focker-in-Law — Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10, Austin, TX · 12625 North Interstate Highway 35 · Coming Soon
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Violent Night 2 — Wed, Dec 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10, Austin, TX · 12625 North Interstate Highway 35 · Coming Soon
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Dune: Part Three — Tue, Dec 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, Austin, TX · 1120 S Lamar Blvd · Purchase Tickets
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Dune: Part Three — Tue, Dec 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline, Austin, TX · 14028 North US Highway 183 · Purchase Tickets
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Dune: Part Three — Tue, Dec 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Mueller, Austin, TX · 1911 Aldrich Street · Purchase Tickets
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Films screening in Austin
- How to Rob a Bank advance screenings
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping advance screenings
- Focker-in-Law advance screenings
- Violent Night 2 advance screenings
- Dune: Part Three advance screenings
Theaters hosting advance screenings in Austin, TX
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline
14028 North US Highway 183 · Austin, TX · 78717 - Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Mueller
1911 Aldrich Street · Austin, TX · 78723 - Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd · Austin, TX · 78704 - AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10
12625 North Interstate Highway 35 · Austin, TX · 78753
Advance screenings and sneak previews in Austin
Recent Austin screenings have played at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Mueller and AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10. Bring your pass (printed or on your phone) and arrive 45–60 minutes early — theaters overbook advance screenings on purpose, and a pass guarantees entry only until seats run out.
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Free movie screenings in Austin, TX: common questions
- Are there free movie screenings in Austin, TX right now?
- Yes. CineStub currently lists 11 free advance screenings in Austin, TX. Each listing shows the film, the theater, the date and time, and a link to claim a free pass.
- How do I get free advance screening passes in Austin?
- Pick a Austin screening on this page and click through to claim a pass. Passes are free and issued online — you never pay for an advance screening. Studios release more passes than there are seats, so claim early and arrive 45–60 minutes before showtime.
- Which theaters host advance screenings in Austin, TX?
- Recent Austin advance screenings have been held at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Lakeline, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Mueller and AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10. The exact theater is listed with each screening, since studios rotate venues based on the film.
- Do free screening passes guarantee a seat in Austin?
- No. A pass admits you until the theater fills. Advance screenings in Austin are intentionally overbooked, so arriving 45–60 minutes early is the single best way to make sure you get in.
- How early are Austin screenings announced?
- Most Austin, TX advance screenings are announced between a few days and two weeks before the showing. CineStub updates this page as soon as a new screening is confirmed, and you can get an email alert when Austin passes drop.
- Does it cost anything to attend a screening in Austin?
- No. Every advance screening listed on CineStub for Austin, TX is free to attend. Studios and promoters cover the cost to build word of mouth before the film's wide release.