Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' Sells $15M Presale Tickets for Theatrical Release

Taylor Swift has sold $15 million in presale tickets for the theatrical release party of her 12th album, The Life Of A Showgirl, scheduled for October 3-5 across 540 AMC theaters. The event, personally priced at $12 per ticket by Swift, is expected to gross between $30 million and $50 million. The 89-minute special will feature the premiere of the music video for "The Fate Of Ophelia," behind-the-scenes footage, lyric videos, and insights from Swift on the album's inspirations. This cinematic event follows the success of her previous film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which grossed $267 million worldwide. The Swifts directly coordinated the release with AMC’s CEO, opting for a distribution strategy that allows them to maintain control and maximize profits without major studios. Digital billboards are already promoting the event, although no official trailer will be released, and fans are encouraged to attend in themed attire and enjoy an immersive experience.