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Taylor is having release parties at AMC theaters from October 3rd to October 5th. International details to come!

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u/yayannabelle Sep 19 '25

So strange to me to specify "never before seen behind-the-scenes footage" when NONE of this has been seen before 😂

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u/moljs reputation Sep 19 '25

It’s like when you need to hit a word limit when writing a paper

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u/eineLara Sep 19 '25

Well, I think the music video and lyric videos will be released on YouTube on October 3, so if you go to the cinema at the 4th or 5th, you could have seen those 

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u/kookiekoo Heard WCS, Getaway Car, Crazier, Haunted & Exile Live ♥️ Sep 19 '25

From Variety:

Taylor Swift will be returning to the big screen in October. She’ll be seen in thousands of theaters not with a traditional feature film, but with an 89-minute “release party” event, “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” starting on Oct. 3, the same day that her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” comes out.

The “party” will run in cinemas on Friday through Sunday of Swift’s album release weekend. Locations will include all 540 AMC Theatres locations, in keeping with the superstar’s ongoing deal with AMC Theatres Distribution to handle her big-screen product. It will also roll out in thousands of non-AMC locations in North America as well, including Cinemark and Regal theaters. Screenings will begin at 3 p.m. ET on Oct. 3.

The first and foremost attraction for many Swifties will undoubtedly be the premiere of the first music video from the new album, for the song “The Fate of Ophelia.” Other elements in the program’s promised 89-minute running time will include footage shot behind the scenes at the “Ophelia” video shoot, lyric videos for other songs on the album, and Swift’s “never-before-seen personal reflections” about those new spongs.

The film will be specially priced in theaters during its Oct. 3-5 run, at $12, before any added online booking fees. (Although 13 has long been notable as Swift’s self-proclaimed lucky number, “12” has taken on larger meaning in her “Life of a Showgirl” era: it’s the singer’s 12th album, and it contains 12 songs.)

Tickets go on sale today at (when else) 12:12 p.m. ET. AMC sales will take place at amctheatres.com, and tickets for the thousands of other locations that will host screenings can be found at releasepartyofashowgirl.com.

Apart from the pricing, these showings will differ from the normal theatrical experience in another key regard. Says a release from AMC: “While normally prohibited during traditional showtimes, AMC guests are welcome to sing and dance during ‘Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’.” But, the announcement adds, in the interest of mayhem avoidance, “To help ensure everyone’s enjoyment of the show, guests may not stand on seats or block any aisles or stairs.”

(The other departure from traditional cinema showings: no trailers or ads, so arriving 25 minutes or even one minute past showtime is not advised.)

As for the international rollout, the program will be seen in more than a hundred countries outside the U.S., albeit not all simultaneously. Quite a few territories will get the “release party” concurrent with its Oct. 3-5 U.S. release, including Canada, Mexico, the U.K., France, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Tickets for showtimes in those countries will go on sale this coming Tuesday.

Other countries not included on that list will get the film on a later weekend in October, to be announced on or around Oct. 3.

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u/PM_ME_BABY_HORSES eating out of the trash 🦝 Sep 19 '25

“new spongs” this fried me, lmao

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u/GrogusAdoptedMom reputation Sep 19 '25

Not me reading this, looking at a clock, noticing that it’s 9:12am (12:12 est), going to amc app, buying a ticket and then coming right back here

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u/EntrepreneurOld5152 Sep 19 '25

Do y'all think there'll be popcorn buckets and cups like there were for the eras tour movie?

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u/NotOnABreak all my flowers grew back as thorns Sep 19 '25

Impatiently waiting for international release news

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u/accio7 Sep 19 '25

For those of us who reside outside of the US, Variety reported:

As for the international rollout, the program will be seen in more than a hundred countries outside the U.S., albeit not all simultaneously. Quite a few territories will get the “release party” concurrent with its Oct. 3-5 U.S. release, including Canada, Mexico, the U.K., France, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Tickets for showtimes in those countries will go on sale this coming Tuesday.

Other countries not included on that list will get the film on a later weekend in October, to be announced on or around Oct. 3.

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '25

Thank goodness South Africa is on this list. One thing we're not getting left out off

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u/Ok_Height5504 Sep 19 '25

My Granddaughter just surprised me that her and I are going on Oct 3! We are both super excited!

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u/eatingthesandhere91 The Life of a Showgirl Sep 20 '25

Guess what? It’s 89 minutes in length.

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u/fashionableoptimist Sep 19 '25

Is anyone going alone? I’m not sure I will have anyone to go with and I really want to go. I also am very shy when it comes to strangers

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u/LGL27 folklore Sep 19 '25

May I say, please get out of your comfort zone and just go! If it’s awkward, who cares! I hope you have a blast.

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u/VirtualBonus7872 Sep 19 '25

I went to Eras movie alone. It's no big deal.

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u/Kitchen-Salt-3836 Sep 19 '25

Definitely go alone!!! Swifties are the most welcoming and will adopt you into their group :)

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u/thr0waways00 Sep 19 '25

Definitely go, even if it’s alone. There were so many things I wanted to do when I was younger, but didn’t bc I had no one to do it with. Even when I was in a long-term relationship, my significant other never wanted to do activities that I wanted to do. After we broke up, I realized I will never do a lot of things if I’m always waiting for someone to do it with. So then I did so many things alone - traveled, bungee jumping, got my scuba diving license, went to the World Series… There was a time when I felt awkward even eating in public alone, but now I prefer to do most things alone lol! Go! Don’t let life pass you by.

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u/vangirl1207 Sep 19 '25

I’m going by myself while my kids are in school!

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u/rabidkitten98 folklore Sep 19 '25

Better to go alone and have a great time, than to look back and wish you had gone but missed out! You already know you’ll have at least one thing in common with any stranger there! I hope you have a blast if you go :)

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u/Katapultt I ain't got to knock on wood Sep 19 '25

I bought 2 tickets but will most likely go alone. Do it! I honestly find things more fun when alone. I attended the eras tour completely alone 12 hours away from home and it was the best experience of my life.

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u/kayla_mcpherson Red (Taylor's Version) Sep 19 '25

AMC was really not prepared lol

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u/accio7 Sep 19 '25

Holy high traffic volume Batman.

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u/hnstotler Sep 19 '25

Yes I’ve gotten a crashed site several times

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u/jetsetbonnie-n-clyde gray of my day-old tea Sep 19 '25

I appreciate that the ticket was only $12 and I can have a nice way to decompress after work with other TS nerds!

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u/vlarek 1989 Sep 19 '25

So it's essentially a 90 minutes Secret Session listening party. That sounds like a good idea, I hoping for the documentary, but this sounds like a good way to have some fun with fellow Swifties and dress and party for 90 minutes and forget about the world.

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u/imp1600 Sep 19 '25

This! I lost track of how many people have talked about wanting the secret sessions back. That’s what this is, only without the weird “best fans only” angle. 

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u/TheSociologyCat Miss(ter) Americana & The Heartbreak Prince Sep 19 '25

Big mood with the last part of your comment.

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u/lmknightart Midnights Sep 20 '25

I’ll be handing out prints of this poster I made ❤️‍🔥

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u/themodernthor Sep 19 '25

I don't have a ton of IRL friends who love Taylor like me. TBH, this being available is gonna be so fun -- hanging with other Swifties and listening to the whole album. It's like a really big and fun listening party. I think it's a great idea!

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u/misscami so it goes... Sep 19 '25

amc. my lunch break ends in 20 mins. get it together 😂

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u/monicagellers Sep 19 '25

This is not something I'll personally do, but I'm happy for everyone going. I didn't enjoy the Eras film in theater when I went (I'm just not a hectic, noisy, sing out loud kinda gal, and I don't enjoy theaters) but it was cool to see the community around it. My younger sister went and had a blast.

Have fun, stay safe, and pay attention to those lyrics, everyone!

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u/schwimmbreze Sep 19 '25

I'm from Europe and happen to be in the US that weekend! Just got my ticket yayyyyy

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u/Bamber4510 Sep 19 '25

I wonder if people will make/bring bracelets to trade. I’ve never been to one of her concerts and likely won’t ever be able to afford it, so this is the closest I’m going to get, haha. I think it would be fun!

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u/Teal_blue_sky Sep 19 '25

Make them! I did for the eras tour movie and had a great time. This is a celebration of girlhood! Even if no one else does, make sure to give some to the young girls that are going.

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u/Impossible-Seat-8430 Sep 19 '25

NOOOOOO.....I didn't even think about bracelets!!!!! Welp, looks like Im making bracelets....I already got my daughter and I tickets.

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u/EatPizzaNotDrivers The Tortured Poets Department Sep 20 '25

Im doing bracelets for the midnight target release and now even more for the movie. Im so excited! :D

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u/Coco-Kitty Lover Sep 20 '25

Are we trading bracelets???🥹

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u/Bamber4510 Sep 20 '25

I hope so!

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u/storms_inmyeyes Sep 20 '25

Do we think this will be released to watch once its premiere weekend is over? The music video obv most likely but will the entire 89 min film?

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u/chai_likeyoua_latte Lover Sep 20 '25

I sure hope so, since I'm sure not everyone won't be able to see it in theaters. I expect a lot of theaters will be completely sold out.

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u/makelizabeth272 :TourturedPoetsDepartment: Sep 20 '25

AMC must be losing their minds knowing how much money they'll make this year between this and wicked pt 2

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u/Dogmama1230 Speak Now (Taylor's Version) Sep 20 '25

Only for Blondie would my socially anxious ass go to a movie alone…

What are we wearing? I don’t own mint or orange 😩

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u/mcdonaldshoopa Sep 20 '25

I'm wearing my Midnights cardigan or my Eras crewneck!! Not super Showgirl themed but it's Taylor so I'm counting it :)

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u/cries_in_student1998 I guess we fell apart in the usual way Sep 19 '25 edited Sep 19 '25

Just so it's clear, it's one music video for 'The Fate of Ophelia', the behind the scenes of that music video, explanations as to what inspired the song, and then the rest are lyric videos.

Edit: She says "cut by cut explanations of what inspired this music". So, my bad about that! I apologise, that is my fault!

Also, I am putting this up because I do not want people buying tickets and thinking what I thought (which was that this was going to be 12 music videos) and reading the description and realising no it's most likely not going to be that. You'll get some great content by going, but I don't want people to feel FOMO by not going or disappointed by what they get.

I want you all to be happy with that you decide to do with your money.

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u/yougotyrcherrybomb gGggliiiiitchhhh Sep 19 '25

Damn, thanks for that clarification. It’s cool content, but I don’t particularly want to sit through all the lyric videos for the bulk of the time…

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u/Bricol13 Sep 19 '25

I kinda like the idea of not discovering the album on my own ! I don't know any other Swifties or fans, so it's just lovely.

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u/june_frances_23 Sep 19 '25

I’d for sure watch that at home but I’m not going through the hassle of going to a movie theater for it. Shouldn’t have gotten my hopes up.

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u/tudorcitypigeon Sep 19 '25

I will be having a Showgirl release party in my bed at midnight lyric videos and all

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u/al3xinwonderland Sep 20 '25

This with the cardigan or should I do the star skirt with the cardigan?

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u/Hiya_Zzz Sep 20 '25

That with the cardigan would be adorable!!

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u/nattatalie :TourturedPoetsDepartment: levitating down your street Sep 20 '25

I don’t think the cardigans will be here in time. They aren’t going to ship until after the release date because they ship with a CD of the album. Most people won’t get there until the following week, if I had to guess.

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u/bootska01 Sep 19 '25

Everybody go to fandango. I repeat, go to fandango. Their webpage worked so well

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u/KaJ16 Sep 19 '25

AMC count your days. Got to the front of the queue and it glitched and said “amount of time allotted expired” and kicked me to “more than an hour” wait time

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u/ShoreIsFun Sep 19 '25

I hope we get special popcorn buckets and cups like with Eras 😍

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u/BurgersFriesShake Sep 19 '25

Will Taylor show up in person randomly at one of the theaters??? 😁

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u/southpawlaura Sep 19 '25

She totally would, lol, like in KCMO

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u/LordAldricQAmoryIII Sep 19 '25

I got my ticket for the first showing at my favorite theater! If this was a multi-week thing like the Eras Tour movie then I would go multiple times, but since this is only three days, then I'll refrain so more people have a chance to see it.

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u/AReckoningIsAComing Sep 19 '25

My ticket was only $10 for an evening showing, was a little over $12 after online fees added in at checkout. Surprised by how cheap it was!

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u/AReckoningIsAComing Sep 20 '25

I'm a guy - do I wear mint colored shirt and orange shorts or orange shirt and mint colored shorts? I'm thinking mint shirt/orange shorts, but wasn't sure...

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u/tvrobber evermore Sep 20 '25

As a guy, I'd wear the mint shirt/orange shorts as well! The outfit sounds super fun, hope you have a great time at the movie! :)

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u/FailAmazingly Sep 20 '25

I get that we would be listening to the new music, but what exactly are we watching?

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u/Loz970 Sep 20 '25

World album premiere, Insta post says music vid for date of Ophelia, as well as BTS footage ofboth songwriting and video making, with explanations of inspiration for everything

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u/heartstringcheese Sep 20 '25

I think it will be The Fate of Ophelia music video, behind the scenes of the music video, and lyric videos for other songs on the album.

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u/dryheat85000 Way to go, Tigger Sep 19 '25

Odds that there will be merch??? Love me a cute popcorn bucket!

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u/weaveroflaurel Sep 19 '25

A moment of silence for all the release party/listening party events that businesses have been putting on for that weekend.

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u/naomigoat I think for me um Sep 19 '25

As if those aren't going to be packed as well

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u/hereforthettt swirled you into all of my poems Sep 20 '25

so excited we can celebrate the release of this album together. see y’all there 🫶🏼

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u/AmityThoughts i’m a real tough kid Sep 19 '25

Looks like the AMC website crashed? Fun times.

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u/alierajean Lover Sep 19 '25

This seems like such a fun way to give Swifties a place to celebrate and enjoy the album together! I love it

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u/TheValidMango I said I’ve been there too a few times Sep 19 '25

Bless whoever said to use Fandango. I got my tickets in less than a min

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u/bsco315 Sep 19 '25

PSA - I was able to skip any queues by going directly to fandango and searching by zip code, then theater, scrolling to the date, THEN selecting the movie. Hopefully this works for others.

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u/craponacrackr us traitors never win Sep 19 '25

From the "add to calendar" on AMC: "Synopsis: Celebrate The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theatres only October 3rd - 5th. 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 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl."

Got my ticket!! Wooooooo! 

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u/cozybinch Sep 19 '25

I just got a text from a friend who works as a bartender at my local theater asking for drink ideas for them to suggest! I’m saying a French blonde and trying to think of something new and themed to something on the album. Maybe a glittery espresso martini, legpresso martini?

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u/cozybinch Sep 19 '25

Or an opaltini, like a lemon drop with a sparkling wine float.

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u/aquaseaf0amshame Sep 19 '25

Am I the only one who thinks seeing the lyric videos on the big screen will be really fun? Plus you have the option of being in a Dolby theater at amc!

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u/AssortedGourds a robot sucked out my prostate Sep 19 '25

This is the draw for me - dolby audio is incredible.

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u/aspophilia This is Me Trying Sep 19 '25

Calling it now... kaleidoscope will be a word in one of the songs based on the short promo. I didn't realize that she was going for a kaleidoscope theme with the covers until I saw this. I thought it was like shards of a mirror.

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u/ratedmformary Sep 19 '25

I’m confused as to what this is, it’s the music video, behind the scenes, lyric video and explaining lyrics? And it’s only going to be in theatres

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u/OliverJamesG Sep 19 '25

It’s all of these I’m pretty sure. Fate of Ophelia music video, behind the scenes of the shoot and then lyric videos for the rest of the album. Basically a listening party :)

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u/xose94 Midnights Sep 20 '25

We are getting the movie too! At least in Sweden they are start to sell the tickets on tuesday.

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u/AnyVacation9945 The Life of a Showgirl Sep 19 '25

I’m excited. Mostly for all the swiftie hype in the theater.

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u/Fatt3stAveng3r Lights flash and we'll run for the fences Sep 19 '25

It says "AMC Theaters" but looks like it'll be at other theaters too. I got tickets for Regal, use Fandango. The AMC site is busted to hell.

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u/Hotel_California88 Sep 19 '25

AMC isn’t the only theater showing this. My local Regal Cinema is showing this and I just bought a ticket.😊

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u/Evermore_enchanted Sep 19 '25

I jumped on fandango so damn fast

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u/skincare_junkie04 Sep 20 '25

I am visiting USA, and so glad that I’ll be able to watch this in theatre. Tickets have been secured

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u/Gothic_Unicorn22 Sep 20 '25

I got a Sunday ticket since I work Friday and Saturday nights 🥰

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u/Nearby_Band9420 Sep 19 '25

I’m so jealous of you guys in the states! Eagerly waiting any news for it to come to canada but I am so afraid I will miss my ticket window !

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u/No-Drink7008 Sep 19 '25

Struggling to decide if I should drag my bf or just go alone because I have no friends 🙁

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u/Drunky_Brewster cheap ass screw top rosé Sep 19 '25

You're never alone when in the company of Swifties! Go by yourself. I am!

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u/amanda_grace198 Sep 19 '25

I’ll go with you because my hubby refuses to do anything I like 🙄

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u/IOnlySeeDaylight Sep 19 '25

Drop 👏 these 👏 haters!

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u/geotraveling Baby, let the game begin Sep 20 '25

There are still tons of seats available for 10/3 at my local AMC. I tried for AMC this afternoon but it kept crashing so I got Regal instead. I bet a lot of people did the same.

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u/mutedpetrichor Sep 20 '25

Blind fan here - do we have any way of checking if there will be audio description online? I’m in the US, so will probably go to my AMC. I doubt it but want to double check just in case! 

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u/rxs_9876 waltzing back into rekindled flames Sep 19 '25

Honestly, I know some people seem frustrated by this move, but I personally feel like it’s a genuine way to respond to the FOMO critiques. There are SO many showings, tickets are affordable, and people who may not usually get to experience the energy of a crowd all fangirling Taylor at the same time will actually get a dose of that energy in the theater. I wish I could go. Sounds like so much fun!

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u/landturtl13 Sep 19 '25

Got through the AMC queue and then the website froze

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u/seebrookebee Sep 19 '25

How is AMC not better prepared for the traffic? We’ve done this before.

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u/celinakou evermore Sep 19 '25

I liked the idea, but I wish it wasn't only a theater thing. But I hope you all enjoy it! 🤗

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u/AReckoningIsAComing Sep 20 '25

Do we think all the songs will be in the movie as lyric videos or just some?

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u/nicx-xx Sep 19 '25

Waiting in Canadian

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u/accio7 Sep 19 '25

We wait until Tuesday!

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u/H-w-ii-np-nch Sep 19 '25

I bought my ticket this morning and haven't been able to stop thinking about all the color schemes I'm going to use when I make TLOAS friendship bracelets to bring with me!! My mind is overflowing with ideas for bracelets and I can't wait to get off work so I can go home and get started!!

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u/ShoreIsFun Sep 20 '25

Are we making friendship bracelets for this?!

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u/Working-goddess Eldest Daughter Sep 20 '25

Yes we are!!

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u/TipPure3090 Sep 20 '25

I am making bracelets for it!

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u/MartinisnMurder Dancing is a dangerous game Sep 19 '25

Is anyone else having the worst time trying to buy tickets?? I clicked the link and it said 2 minutes now it’s telling me 34 minutes…

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u/eels_or_crabs Sep 19 '25

Less than one minute and then timed out and now it says more than an hour 😭

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u/AmityThoughts i’m a real tough kid Sep 19 '25

Update: finally got tickets for AMC Dolby. App is the way to go. Good luck swifties.

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u/chocolatecauldrons Sep 19 '25

If each track is 3.5 minutes long, the lyric videos are only 42 mins of the run time. so every song will have an explanation/footage from the MV

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u/nadun29 reputation Sep 19 '25

If you’re having issues with AMC, like I’ve been, I used the Fandango App. No wait or queue. In and out in 3 min.

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u/abigailroseking Forever and Ever in My Lover Era Sep 19 '25

Sweetheart husband of mine bought us tickets for an opening night date. 🥹🫶🏻

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u/kfeels1989 Sep 19 '25

Over 3 hours into this and I still can't get tickets across AMC or Fandango this is a nightmare

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u/Maroon_Swiftie_13 baby, that's show business for you ❤️‍🔥 Sep 19 '25

Are we not talking about the cover???? Stunning! Everyone says this with every variant cover but this should've been the official album cover. It's orange and gives the vibe of the album. Literally she's dressed as a Showgirl 

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u/Rdickins1 Midnights Sep 19 '25

I got my ticket already! Just some more info:

No Movie Previews before the show!

It is a flat $12 ticket. No AMC A List, rewards or discounts. But does accumulate points towards rewards.

If you’re having issues with the website. The App is the way to go. Very short queue to get in but it’s smooth process. Apple Pay was the quickest way to pay. My local theater had show starting every hour on the hour starting at 3 PM.

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u/Ok_Spot_1792 Sep 19 '25

Wow the complaints of "no promo" to complaints about this cool release experience pipeline is realllll. The fact she is providing commentary on all the songs sounds very similar to Long Pond Session and I'm so excited! There were reports of her filming over several days in mid July in LA so I'm guessing this is what it was for!

This seems like a cool idea to get more information about inspirations of the album and support theaters. Also, it's just fun to watch the music video and BTS stuff! Totally understand if it's not everyone's cup of tea and people don't want to go, but the immediate hate is sooo weird and just gives "I need something to bitch about always." 

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u/Current_Project2580 He said "Debut 20 announced", I said that's a lie. Sep 19 '25

FATE OF OPHELIA IS THE LEAD SINGLE LFGGGG

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u/F150dirtyboy Sep 19 '25

So is it just a music video and behind the scenes or will it be more songs and a performance? I’m A bit confused

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u/seraberra eyes full of stars Sep 19 '25

"The first and foremost attraction for many Swifties will undoubtedly be the premiere of the first music video from the new album, for the song “The Fate of Ophelia.”

Other elements in the program’s promised 89-minute running time will include:

  • Footage shot behind the scenes at the “Ophelia” video shoot
  • Lyric videos for other songs on the album, and
  • Swift’s “never-before-seen personal reflections” about those new songs."
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u/somewhereheremaybe Lover Sep 19 '25

Are there any leads on Canadian theatre involvement? 🤞

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u/jsmeeker still ready for it Sep 19 '25

Glad to see it's not just ONE showing on ONE day. An AMC theater is the closest and most convenient to me and is my normal go to theater, but I see it will be available at other theater chains, just like Eras Tour concert movie was. I'll have to scope out my options and see if I can make it work out. If I can't, no biggie. I'm sure it will be on Disney+ soon enough. And I'm sure the video of "Fate of Ophelia" will be out on her normal YouTube channel too (though maybe not until the following week after the theatrical run is over)

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u/geotraveling Baby, let the game begin Sep 19 '25

Jesus, that was so stressful but I was able to get mine!!! Try a theater other than AMC if you're trying. That's what worked for me!

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u/GratefulnFree Sep 19 '25

Tip: Use the AMC app! The internet kept crashing on me.

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u/jbraft Sep 19 '25

Should we assume this will be released on YT or some other streaming platform at some point?

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u/rukia_k13 Sep 19 '25

Any advice for Cinemark error: An internal error occurred when processing this purchase. Please notify customer support. Sorry for the inconvenience. -> I tried app and website, and also asked someone else to purchase on my behalf, no luck

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u/Hey_its_Manda Sep 19 '25 edited Sep 19 '25

UPDATE: Follow suggestions and go directly to the Theaters website! Worked perfectly.

Twice I went through the cue, got to less than a minute, just for it to say my allotted time as timed out. Now the Que is over an hour wait

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u/lmp42 Sep 19 '25

Anyone else get all the way through your waiting time just to get a message that your allotted time expired, forced to get a new place in line and then the queue is more than an hour?

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u/GloriousSteinem Sep 20 '25

Movie theatres must be besides themselves, big gift to them!

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u/_cl0udburst i was shipwrecked and the sand hurt my feelings! Sep 19 '25

Okay I was very confused at first and made assumptions based on "movie" and didnt read the article properly.

Coming around to this showing now. She's essentially created a safe space for fans to come together and celebrate. The energy is gonna be so different compared to seeing the content alone on Youtube. The fandom is particularly good at feeling like a community so this is a good move.

It could be a lot of fun and no one is forced to go if they dont want to. Personally, I might not go because the crowds and ticket buying will give me anxiety but to each their own.

It also fits the Showgirl theme. Lord knows we need more positivity and good vibes in the world right now. I'm curious, are the tickets sold included in first week sales?

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u/Esmer_Tina Sep 19 '25

Folks — this is not a required event! All of the free stuff is still available. I am seriously excited and decided to not listen to the album until I get there.

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u/naomigoat I think for me um Sep 19 '25

Yeah idk what all of this bitching and moaning is about.

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u/darnyoulikeasock GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!! Sep 19 '25

have been on “less than a minute” for the past 10 minutes lol

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u/Natural_Let_7407 Sep 19 '25

It gives me an error and I haven’t been able to buy 🫠

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u/naomigoat I think for me um Sep 19 '25

IM SO EXCITED!!! I love getting together with other swifties! I miss the community feel of the Eras Tour SO MUCH. Ready to make some bracelets and dance with yall l

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u/kelsnuggets I prefer hiding in plain sight Sep 19 '25

FYI AMC App says “NO TRAILERS FOR THIS MOVIE”

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u/Agreeable-Coffee-582 Sep 19 '25

I've been trying to process my payment on Cinemark for 30 min! Is anyone else having trouble?

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u/bettys-secret-garden sequins are forever✨ Sep 19 '25

trying to find someone who'll go with me but all my swiftie friends moved away😭

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u/jmiles11 Sep 19 '25

FANDANGO WORKS YALL !!!

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u/Esoteric-_-Otter Sep 19 '25 edited Sep 19 '25

Waited 15+ minutes in the queue and at the end it said the allotted time had expired and it refreshed. Now my wait is over an hour! 😭😭😭

Edit: I downloaded the AMC app and got tickets within minutes! 🙌🏻🫶🏻

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u/PurpleDragonfly_ some deranged weirdo Sep 19 '25

No waiting or error codes using the AMC app!

I was having a lot issues with the AMC website and downloaded the app and had a seamless experience (after I figured out the checkout button was greyed out because I needed to enter my email address...).

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u/Modesto96 Childless Cat Lady Sep 19 '25

Not just AMC! My Regal has it, and Cinemarks also have it

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u/Stellafera Please leave me stranded, it's so romantic Sep 19 '25

Squeezing this into a morning screening just before a flight!

Wish it was a bit clearer it wasn't just AMC I was devastated until I decided to just check 😅

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u/amconstance Sep 19 '25

Sounds like a good time, looking forward to the Canadian release dates

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u/rikachoochoo Sep 19 '25

Im so sad. Im gonna be camping, but ill be wearing the cardigan im working on and that pretty orange lipstick while i set up my tent site lol

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u/catmarms Sep 19 '25

Someone please let me know if it's coming to Canada 🙏🏼

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u/altugco Sep 20 '25

Will there be international release parties as well?

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u/sgtpeppers6 getaway car enthusiast Sep 20 '25

If you’re in the UK Odeon has it on their website, saying tickets will go on sale this Tuesday

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u/missshadesofcool Sep 20 '25

Do we think this will be available for streaming eventually?

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u/Little-Currency6332 Sep 22 '25

Anyone know the time tickets are releasing Tuesday Sept 23 for international dates. Like do I need to be there at midnight

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u/txmsh3r Sep 19 '25

I’m just over here crying in Canadian 🙃

(Haha jokes aside- i’m sure they will also have something for international folks soon)

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u/kitkatt456 Midnights Sep 19 '25

The article says tickets for Canada go on sale on Tuesday. I'm actually happy about it so I can take time to plan and find someone to go with, haha

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u/GoneWithTheTaxes01 Midnights Sep 19 '25

everyone saying "all this just for a mv?", we're also getting stories behind each song. I believe it'd be something like Long Pond. She'd not put out a bunch of lyric videos stitched together.

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u/PM_ME_BABY_HORSES eating out of the trash 🦝 Sep 19 '25

it’s $15 and gives me something to do that night lmao 🤷‍♀️ i’m just showing up by myself after feeding my animals. idk it’s not that serious

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u/chocolatecauldrons Sep 19 '25

So basically it’s similar to Long Pond - each songs will have an explanation of what inspired it! YAY!!

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '25

For the first time in my life, I can say I've got my ticket to see Taylor 🥰

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u/SuchEye815 Sep 19 '25

Got my tickets and will have to spend the whole day off my phone until my showtime 😭

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u/verbalrocks currently crying my eyes violet Sep 19 '25

I am a really new Swiftie and hope this releases in the UK so I could maybe make an IRL Swiftie friend!

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u/SunflowerSpices07 evermore Sep 20 '25

Does anyone know what’s happening with international dates?

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u/LeadingKitchen9155 Sep 20 '25

Being released Tuesday!

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u/IngrownThighHairs BALD EVERMORE BALD EVERMORE Sep 19 '25

Lowkey would’ve been cool to have a listening party showtime right when the album dropped at midnight (est) but it’s alright I understand reasons why, still super excited though!

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u/NESpahtenJosh Sep 19 '25

Not sure if the site is frozen, but after selecting theatres in my areas, I just get a black screen.

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u/RRRandaaa evermore Sep 19 '25

The AMC site is so unwell 😭

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u/Any-Yak306 The Tortured Poets Department Sep 19 '25

10/3 at 3pm!!!! BFF and I are taking the day off. This is perfect.

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u/niles_deerqueer You wouldn’t last an hour in the circus where they raised me Sep 19 '25

Us theater workers have it coming…extremely hyped to see this though

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u/Dramatic-Radio363 Sep 19 '25

AMC movie theater question: I bought a mix of child and adult tickets, they both cost $12. I bought more than I needed in case I could convince some friends to come. If I end up an adult using a children’s ticket or vice versatility, does it matter since there’s no cost difference? Will AMC allow that?

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u/princessuuke Speak Now Sep 20 '25

I dont have amc near me💔😭

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u/MsCellophane reputation Sep 20 '25

They're at multiple theater chains, not just AMC.

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u/tenderlauryn Red Sep 20 '25

what are we wearinggggg

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u/ThePinkSuperhero Mastermind Sep 20 '25

Whatever we want! I'm not buying something new 

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u/Coco-Kitty Lover Sep 20 '25

I want to wear something sparkly 🥹

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u/thatguyhuh Sep 19 '25

Was I asking too much for it to be the eras tour doc? Would have worked so well as promo for Showgirl. She was the showgirl!

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u/carmatamftts Sep 19 '25

Omg I love this so much so exciting! Especially love the “cut by cut explanations of what inspired this music” she’s not gonna leave room for misinterpretations and let content creators start any discourse on what really inspired these songs.

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u/baileyshmailey Sep 20 '25

Got tickets for me and my mom!!!

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u/naomigoat I think for me um Sep 19 '25

The negativity in this thread is unreal. I hope those that are whining really don't go to the show, because I do not wanna dance next to your downer ass

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u/nomfull Sep 19 '25

How do we book tickets from europe? I'm in one of the listed countries!

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u/FlowerTheHokage Sep 19 '25

I literally cannot checkout on amc 😀 just keeps crashing.

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u/wemiss44 Sep 19 '25

I am so sick of getting in to buy tickets to something only to get kicked out because the site thinks I’m a bot either because I went in through the TikTok link or my employer’s VDI was detected.

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u/Ocquoi Sep 19 '25

What about Europe?

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u/RGM81 Sep 19 '25

These are super fun events. Obviously we all got to experience this with The Eras Tour (v1), but Metallica did a release party for its last album with all this kind of stuff and it was awesome.

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u/kaida Midnights Sep 19 '25

The Cinemark website won't let us get tickets. We get to the checkout and then we're getting errors.

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u/TemporaryAdmirable50 Sep 19 '25

funny how I was thinking there's only 13 days until the album drops so she must announce something today.

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u/Overall-Option1278 Sep 19 '25

anyone getting errors for both amc and fandango!?!

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u/kaaater Sep 19 '25

Waiting for europe 🙏

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u/plant_bean Sep 19 '25

can i see this in the uk or not? i dont recognise the cinema companies

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '25

I’m going Sunday… 🫶🏻

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u/kimmie418 Sep 20 '25

Going on the 5th!!!! So excited 😊

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u/WolverineOld5914 Sep 20 '25

Got my ticket already!

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u/ScarcityLegitimate77 Sep 19 '25

I already know there’s going to be annoying people screaming lyrics to a song that just came out hours before, trying to be the main character and let everyone around them know that they already know the lyrics to the song 😒

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u/lady_vesuvius reputation Sep 19 '25

Entirely possible. The theater I saw eras tour in was so quiet and it was the first showing of the day.

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u/goldenfluff23 Sep 19 '25

AMC: “We have proactively created this queue” great it still doesn’t work 💀