Definition

Noun: A short promotional film or trailer shown in a cinema before the main feature film begins, designed to advertise an upcoming movie and attract audiences to see it in the future.

Usage

This term is used almost exclusively in the context of cinema and movie theaters. It refers to the previews shown before the start of the main movie. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• "We arrived early and had to sit through twenty minutes of coming attractions before the film started."
• "The most exciting part of going to the movies as a kid was watching the coming attractions for new superhero films."
• "One of the coming attractions featured a sequel to a popular animated franchise."

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used metaphorically in informal contexts to humorously refer to any future event that is being previewed or promoted.
  • "And now, a coming attraction: next week's staff meeting will feature a presentation on the new filing system."

Variants and Related Words

• Trailer (n): A more common and general synonym for a short promotional film for an upcoming movie, TV show, or video game. "Coming attraction" is a more specific term traditionally used for trailers shown in cinemas.
• Preview (n): Another common synonym for a short advance showing or advertisement of a film, play, or other event.
• Teaser (n): A very short trailer, often released early in a marketing campaign to generate initial interest.

Synonyms

• Preview
• Trailer
• Advertisement
• Promo (short for "promotional video")

Antonyms

• Feature presentation
• Main film

Noun

1. a movie that is advertised to draw customers