Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl Coming to Theaters

To celebrate the launch of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen in movie theaters in the United States and around the world with Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, beginning Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October 5.

The companies participating in the release include AMC Theatres, Cinemark, Regal Cinemas, and Fandango. Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl has a runtime of about 89 minutes.

“I hereby invite you to a dazzling soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct 3 – Oct 5 only in cinemas!” Taylor Swift said on her social channels.

She added, “You’ll get to see the exclusive world premiere of the music video for my new single ‘The Fate of Ophelia,’ along with never before seen behind-the-scenes footage of how we made it, cut by cut explanations of what inspired this music, and the brand new lyric videos from my new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl.'”

Taylor continued, “Looks like it’s time to brush off that Eras Tour outfit or orange cardigan… Tickets are on sale now. Dancing is optional but very much encouraged. Showtimes may vary, so check your local listings. Tickets are limited and available at releasepartyofashowgirl.com.”

Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl will play at all 540 AMC Theatres locations and thousands of other movie theater screens in North America, including Cinemark and Regal in the U.S., Cineplex in Canada, Cinepolis and Cinemex in Mexico, beginning at 3 p.m. EDT.

AMC Theatres Distribution will also bring Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl to movie theaters in 100 additional countries or more outside of the United States. Initially, it will play in movie theaters on October 3, 4, and 5, in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

ODEON Cinemas and Cineworld will be showcasing this title, and it is likely to play on thousands of additional screens from other movie theater circuits. Tickets for showtimes in these 18 countries will go on sale starting Tuesday, September 23.

Other international territories not listed above are expected to experience the event at a later weekend date in October. More details about international dates and international ticket-on-sale information will be announced on or around October 3.

It is also expected to be available in select Dolby Cinema locations and other branded Premium Large Format experiences.

Showtimes begin in the United States on October 3 at 3 p.m. EDT; noon PDT; and simultaneously across many time zones around the world. AMC, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, is handling distribution through AMC Theatres Distribution, in partnership with Variance Films in the U.S. and Canada, and Piece of Magic Entertainment in other international markets.

At AMC locations, Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl will begin promptly at the published showtime – there are no trailers or ads following the published showtime. Other circuits may play trailers before the show, and fans are encouraged to check with their local theater about their trailer plans.

AMC adds, “While normally prohibited during traditional showtimes, AMC guests are welcome to sing and dance during ‘Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.’ To help ensure everyone’s enjoyment of the show, guests may not stand on seats or block any aisles or stairs.”

This is the second collaboration between Taylor Swift and AMC Theatres Distribution, which launched in 2023 with the globally acclaimed Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert film. That highly successful effort, which grossed more than $261 million at the global box office, was the highest-grossing concert film of all time.

“We’re honored to bring Taylor Swift, one of the most iconic and influential entertainers of our time, back to the big screen at Cinemark with Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” said Sean Gamble, Cinemark President and CEO, in their announcement of the release. “We saw her world-class ability to entertain and captivate audiences as fans sang and danced in our auditoriums for the theatrical release of her Eras Tour concert film in 2023.

“We are thrilled to invite Swifties to celebrate TS12 together in a vibrant, communal setting where the magic of our auditoriums wraps you in the moment with larger-than-life visuals and enveloping surround sound, creating an experience that simply can’t be matched. Congratulations to Taylor Swift and her entire team for what we know will be a visual and auditory masterpiece.”

Here’s the official synopsis for Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Celebrate Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theaters only from October 3 through October 5. See the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot, brand new lyric videos and Taylor’s never-before-seen personal reflections on songs from her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.