Taylor Swift's 'Show Girl' Film Debuts No. 1 With $33M North America Box Office

Taylor Swift's film "The Official Release Party of a Show Girl," a companion piece to her 12th studio album, debuted at number one at the North American box office with $33 million in earnings, playing in all 540 AMC theaters in the U.S. over three days and also airing in Mexico, Canada, and Europe. The 89-minute film includes music videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and lyric visuals, and was announced with minimal promotion just two weeks prior to release. Industry analyst Paul Dergarabedian praised Swift's strategic use of movie theaters to create a communal fan experience outside of live concerts, contributing significantly to box office revenue and supporting theater owners seeking content. This release continues Swift's streak of box office success, following her "The Eras Tour" concert film, which opened to $96 million nearly two years ago. Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson's A24 drama "The Smashing Machine" opened with a modest $6 million, despite critical acclaim and a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, highlighting the contrast in box office impact between the two stars. Other notable box office performances include Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" with $11.1 million and DreamWorks Animation's "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie" with $5.2 million.