Taylor Swift performs in Seattle in July 2023.Photo:Mat Hayward/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Mat Hayward/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
If you haven’t seenTaylor Swift’s The Eras Tour — or simply want to relive the experience — a film version of the concert was released to capture Swift’s career-spanning show in all of its glory.
In the midst of the tour, which launched March 13, 2023 and continues through Dec. 8, 2024, the Grammy-winning superstar’sTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert filmwas announced, and Swifties instantly scrambled for tickets.
“The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon,” wrote the “All Too Well” singer-songwriter.
From the film’s run time to its streaming release date and more, keep reading for everything to know aboutTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert film.
When didTaylor Swift: The Eras Tourconcert film premiere in theaters?
The concert film arrived in theaters across the globe on Oct. 13 — a nod to the pop icon’s lucky number, no less. While the theatrical event was originally supposed to only hit cinemas in North American on the date, with dates in other countries to follow, in late September the hitmaker announced that Oct. 13 would officially be theworldwide release date.
“The tour isn’t the only thing we’re taking worldwide…….. 🌎,” Swift wrote onInstagramannouncing the news at the time. “Been so excited to tell you all that The Eras Tour concert film is now officially coming to theaters WORLDWIDE on Oct 13!”
The Grammy winner also surprised fans at thefilm’s premiere eventheld at The Grove’s AMC theater in Los Angeles on Oct. 11 when she revealed that there would be special early screenings on Oct. 12 at select cinemas in the U.S. and Canada.
Taylor Swift.Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty
Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty
How much did tickets forTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert film cost?
Tickets for the film cost $19.89 (plus tax) for adults and $13.13 (plus tax) for kids and seniors on all screens.
Where can fans purchase tickets to seeTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert film in theaters?
Taylor Swift The Eras Tourremains showing in select theaters and anyone who still wants to see it on the big screen can head toAMC Theatres' websiteto purchase tickets.
When tickets first became available, thedemand was extremely high and broke records. At the time, AMC Theatres revealed it had increased its ticket server capacity to handle over five times more traffic than “the current record for the most ever tickets sold in an hour.”
Taylor Swift.Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Where wasTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert film screened?
Swift’s theatrical event was shown at every AMC Theatres location throughout the United States — and there are approximately 950, according tothe company’s website. However, some theaters showed the concert film on multiple screens, so fans can choose from thousands of options to attend.
How long isTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert film’s runtime?
The version of the concert movie released to theaters ran at 2 hours and 45 minutes — which is not as long as the actual Eras Tour, which runs for more than 3 hours and 15 minutes. Condensed transitions and song introductionscontributed to the shortened run time, as did the exclusion of several songs on the setlist.
As the documentary was filmed during the first three nights ofher six-night stop in Los Angeles, when compared to the setlist at the shows, the tracks that didn’t make the cut into the film are: “No Body, No Crime” with Haim, “Long Live,” “Wildest Dreams,” The Archer” and “Cardigan.”
Taylor Swift.Hector Vivas/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Hector Vivas/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Was merchandise available forTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert film?
Ticket holders for the concert film at AMC Theatres received a free mini poster of Swift performing on stage alongside the Eras Tour logo. Additionally, special Eras Tour popcorn tubs and collectible cups were available for purchase of either a large popcorn or large fountain drink, respectively, at AMC Theatres while supplies lasted. The popcorn and tub cost $14.99 (plus tax), and the collectible cup and large fountain drink cost $11.99 (plus tax).
When willTaylor Swift The Eras Tourconcert film be available on streaming services?
The concert film will officially becomeavailable to rent on demandin the U.S. and Canada on Dec. 13 — none other than Swift’s birthday. The singer-songwriter announced the rental release date in late November so fans could join in on her birthday celebrations the following month.
OnInstagramshe shared, “Well, so, basically I have a birthday coming up and I was thinking a fun way to celebrate the year we’ve had together would be to make The Eras Tour Concert Film available for you to watch at home!”
The hitmaker also revealed that the songs that were cut from the theatrical release of the film for its runtime, including “The Archer,” “Long Live” and “Wildest Dreams,” will be included in the on-demand version.
While Swift revealed that the rental will become available in additional countries soon, it’s yet to be announced when (or if) the film will hit streaming services. In the past, she’s previously released films for The1989World Tour on Apple Music, as well as theReputationStadium Tour on Netflix. TheMiss Americanadocumentary was also released on Netflix.
How didTaylor Swift The Eras Tourperform at the box office?
TheMidnightsartist ended up breaking records with the release of her Eras Tour concert film. Even before the movie arrived in theaters, due to advanced ticket sales, it became thebiggest concert film debut of all time. By earning$92.8 domestically during its opening weekend, it shattered records and beat outJustin Bieber’sNever Say Neverconcert film, which grossed $73 million total over the course of its 2011 domestic run.
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