Kringles Cast Joins Sold-Out LA Fan Screening
The cast and director of Christmas at the Kringles attended a sold-out fan screening at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Horror
The cast and director of the holiday horror comedy Christmas at the Kringles hosted a sold-out fan screening at the historic Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. The event took place days before the film's theatrical release.
Why it matters
The event gives Los Angeles audiences a local, in-person look at the film ahead of its wider release. It also shows how filmmakers are using themed live experiences to build interest in a holiday horror title.
The screening sold out, but no attendance count or box office figure was provided. Whether the event will be repeated in other cities has not been announced.
The players
Dead Meat
Dead Meat is a horror-focused entertainment outlet that covers genre films and their creators.
Heritage Square Museum
Heritage Square Museum is a historic Victorian village preserve in Los Angeles that hosts events and film activations.
The details
The Victorian village at Heritage Square Museum was decorated with towering Christmas trees, a North Pole Transit trolley, themed photo opportunities, and a holiday tavern. James Janisse of Dead Meat moderated a Q&A after the screening, and guests were served holiday cocktails and food from Los Angeles food trucks.
Timeline
Last week: Fan screening held at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.
Days after the screening: Christmas at the Kringles opened in theaters.
Industry Dynamics
Themed fan events at historic venues are becoming a promotional tool for genre films seeking word-of-mouth before opening weekend. The Kringles screening follows that approach by pairing a film premiere with a decorated, immersive setting.
Viewers in theaters now can see Christmas at the Kringles on the big screen. Fans outside Los Angeles will need to check local listings for showtimes, as the extraction does not mention other screening events.
The takeaway
Themed live events can turn a single screening into a local conversation about a film. Readers interested in the genre can compare how these promotions differ from standard premieres.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Just Jared.
