Collider Hosts Early 'Deep Water' Screening With Director Q&A

Enter to win free tickets to the exclusive event featuring Renny Harlin's new action thriller.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:36pm

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An extreme macro photograph of shattered glass and twisted metal in high-contrast studio lighting, conveying the intense action and survival thriller elements of the 'Deep Water' film.The intense, high-stakes action of 'Deep Water' is captured in this abstract close-up of the film's dramatic visual textures.Los Angeles Today

Collider is partnering with Magenta Light Studios to host an early screening of director Renny Harlin's upcoming action-thriller 'Deep Water' on April 26th in Los Angeles. The event will include a Q&A with Harlin following the film. Readers can enter for a chance to win free tickets to attend the special fan screening.

Why it matters

This early screening provides an exclusive opportunity for fans to see 'Deep Water' before its wide theatrical release on May 1st and interact directly with the film's director. As one of the first major horror/thriller releases of the summer, the event builds anticipation and buzz around the movie.

The details

The 'Deep Water' screening will take place on Sunday, April 26th at the Culver Theater in Los Angeles. The film will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Q&A session with director Renny Harlin. All attendees will receive free popcorn and soda. To enter for a chance to win tickets, readers must provide their email address through a link on the Collider website. Winners will be contacted in the days leading up to the event.

  • The 'Deep Water' screening will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
  • The film will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Q&A with director Renny Harlin.
  • Deep Water opens in theaters nationwide on May 1, 2026.

The players

Renny Harlin

The director of 'Deep Water' and acclaimed films like 'Die Hard 2' and 'Deep Blue Sea'.

Collider

The entertainment news website hosting the exclusive early screening of 'Deep Water'.

Magenta Light Studios

The studio behind 'Deep Water' and other recent thriller films like 'Strange Darling'.

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What’s next

Readers can enter for a chance to win free tickets to the 'Deep Water' screening by providing their email address through a link on the Collider website. Winners will be contacted in the days leading up to the April 26th event.

The takeaway

This exclusive early screening of 'Deep Water' gives fans in the Los Angeles area a unique opportunity to see the new thriller before its wide release and interact directly with director Renny Harlin, building anticipation for one of the first major horror/thriller films of the summer season.