Taylor Swift fans nearly broke the internet again – this time crashing AMC Theatres’ online ticketing. When tickets went on sale for Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, demand was so explosive that the AMC app placed users in hour-long virtual lines on Friday, with some Swifties seeing a “2 minute wait” message that never budged. The scramble was for Swift’s newly announced 89-minute theatrical event tied to her upcoming album Life of a Showgirl, set to play in cinemas worldwide October 3–5. The surge was so intense it reportedly prevented other moviegoers from buying tickets to unrelated films during the frenzy.
Swift personally amped up the excitement on social media, inviting fans to celebrate her new era in true Swiftie style. “Looks like it’s time to brush off that Eras Tour outfit or orange cardigan…” the pop superstar wrote on Instagram, encouraging fans to come dressed up for the occasion. “Tickets are on sale now. Dancing is optional but very much encouraged,” she added with a wink. The Release Party of a Showgirl screenings will feature the exclusive world premiere of Swift’s new music video “The Fate of Ophelia,” along with behind-the-scenes footage and the singer’s own commentary on her songs. The event marks Swift’s second team-up with AMC after her record-breaking Eras Tour concert film, and it has clearly already sent her devoted fanbase into a ticket-buying frenzy. If the early rush is any indication, the theatrical “showgirl” party is poised to be another glittering success for Swift – and a reminder of her unmatched power at the box office.
