: Generally lists showtimes roughly 4 to 9 days out for most locations.

: For highly anticipated franchise films like those from Marvel or Star Wars, advance tickets often go on sale 2 to 4 weeks before the release. In rare cases, massive studio event movies may have tickets available months in advance.

Different theater chains have varying schedules for when they post new showtimes:

: Tickets for one-time events, such as Fathom Events or film festival screenings, are frequently available a month or more before the date. Chain-Specific Policies

: Typically updates its app on Tuesdays for the upcoming 60 days, though blockbuster releases usually drop 4–6 weeks early.

: Members of programs like AMC Stubs A-List or Alamo Season Pass occasionally get early access to "Loyalty Screenings" or special preview events.

: Some theaters wait until Monday or Tuesday to see how a movie performed over its current weekend before deciding how many screens to give it for the following week.