The phrase "early scene" refers to a part of a story or movie that happens at the beginning or near the start. It usually helps introduce the characters or set up the plot. Full definition
The movie even ends with a big production number, a song and dance featuring the grown - up leads along with the kids who played them in earlier scenes. (nymag.com)
That's obviously always the case but I think it was especially apparent in this episode, after the striking early scene of a man jumping to his death. (refinery29.com)
We got to see a few early scenes from the movie and a teaser trailer (which hits tomorrow) and it looks really, really good. (firstshowing.net)