Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Hits Theaters: Which Songs Didn't Make the Cut?
Taylor Swift debuted her highly anticipated film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, and everyone is thrilled about the on-screen spectacle. Yahoo Entertainment attended the premiere where Swift herself was seen singing and dancing throughout the nearly three-hour film. (It's pretty much impossible not to sing along.)
Here's everything you need to know about Swift's concert movie that's about to break records.
Is it just a concert film?
Yes. It's not a behind-the-scenes documentary like Swift's previous film, "Miss Americana," which premiered on Netflix in 2020. For those who missed out on the "Eras Tour" thanks to Ticketmaster, this is the next best thing, as you're virtually front row for the concert.
Where is the film being screened, and why is it such a big deal?
The film will be screened at all AMC theaters in the United States. In an unprecedented move, AMC Theaters and Swift's team reached an agreement in August, allowing the theater chain to distribute the film directly through a partnership with Variance Films. Swift is a producer. The theaters will receive 43% of the ticket proceeds. This partnership circumvents Hollywood studios amid the SAG-AFTRA strike, and there are no announced plans for the film to hit streaming platforms.
When is it being released?
Originally scheduled for a Friday release, Swift announced before last night's premiere that "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will hit theaters on Thursday due to overwhelming demand. Additional screenings have also been added throughout the weekend in theaters nationwide.
What's its rating?
The film is officially rated PG-13 due to "some strong language and suggestive material." Many parents of Swift's young fans say they don't mind and plan to take their children regardless. No wonder "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" is about to set records.
What are the critics saying?
"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" debuted with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time this article was published. In a review, Variety called the film "as exhilarating on screen as in the flesh." The Wrap declared the movie "a bombastic celebration of joy and color." The Hollywood Reporter found the film to be "a sometimes exhausting, often exhilarating, and always impressively immersive screen experience."
Is it eligible for the Oscars?
Sorry, Swifties. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" movie is not eligible to submit or compete for an Academy Award nomination for documentary feature (or any technical category) per current guidelines.
The Documentary Branch defines a documentary film as "a theatrically released nonfiction motion picture dealing creatively with cultural, artistic, historical, social, scientific, economic or other subjects. It may be photographed in actual occurrence or may employ partial reenactment, stock footage, stills, animation, stop-motion, or other techniques, as long as the emphasis is on fact and not on fiction."
How much has the film made?
The film has already raked in more than $100 million in advance global ticket sales. It surpassed "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (2011), which previously held the record for the highest-grossing concert film with $99 million.
How much will it make?
"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" is projected to make a lot more. Early estimates suggest it will make at least $125 million, according to Variety. For comparison, "Barbie" debuted with $162 million domestically, marking the biggest opening weekend in history for a movie directed by a woman.
