If you’ve been waiting for months—if not years—for a film to hit the theater, hearing a spoiler can diminish the viewing experience. From social media postings to hearing friends talk about the film, it’s easy to be exposed to spoilers. Below are a few tips for avoiding important movie details ahead of time.

How to Avoid Accidentally Spoiling a Movie

1. Turn Off the News

News sites, online message boards, and chat areas are hot spots for spoilers. Try to stay away from them as much as you can until you see the film for yourself. Entertainment websites often reveal plot points in reviews or news stories. Some will warn that there are spoilers in the article, but others may not.

2. Limit Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites are typically where most spoilers are revealed. Friends and family will post status updates or share articles about the movie, and even your best attempts at not reading them may be thwarted. The best advice to follow is to take a social media break completely until you get to the theater.

3. See It in Theaters First

An easy way to avoid someone spoiling a movie for you is to see it first. Securing seats at the theater on opening weekend lowers your chances of hearing about a vital plot twist either from friends or online. Since you are one of the first to watch it, make sure you don’t inadvertently ruin it for someone else by not discussing it too loudly or posting about it online.

4. Set Boundaries

Be honest with friends and family members, particularly those who have trouble keeping secrets, and let them know that you may limit contact until you both can openly chat about the movie. Turn off your phone and don’t read any texts that may be steeped in reveals.

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