By: Jane Wilde

Culture Editor

If the name Taylor Swift doesn’t ring a bell, then what possibly could? With over 500 awards and 12 number-one albums, Swift is unavoidable. With her recent album release and The Eras Tour ablaze, the global sensation has accumulated over 392 million dollars of personal income just within the last year. The Eras Tour itself brought in a baffling $1 billion dollars. 

Swift recently shared a post on social media platform X expressing her love and gratitude for her tour by saying, “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon.” This announcement took the world by storm, selling over 26 million presale AMC theater tickets. Hitting theaters on Oct. 13, the highly anticipated film is estimated to make $100 million within its first weekend of release. 

Prior to her tour, Swift received backlash regarding the price at which she sold her concert tickets. In response to this controversy, the pop icon decided to give those who were unable to see the concert in person the opportunity to experience it on the big screen. 

When interviewing students at Los Gatos about their Eras Tour experience, their responses were mild to extreme. LGHS sophomore, devoted Swiftie, and avid “blank space” defender, Lily Bell, shared, “I loved how everyone was there sharing the same experience together, it was really emotional.” Bell plans on seeing the film the moment it’s out in theaters and will surely “sing all the words as loud as [she] can.” Regardless of one’s personal take on Taylor Swift’s upcoming film, it’s evident that it will have a great impact.

Chief executive of the National Association of Theater Owners, Michael O’Leary states that the Eras tour movie will allow theaters to continue expanding ticket sales after the recent “Barbenheimer” phenomenon. He predicts this movie is going to be one most will see multiple times, bringing additional money to the box office. Along with tickets, AMC will be selling Taylor-themed cups and popcorn tubs in order to keep fans engaged and leave them with something to remember. By releasing the film, Swift is supporting establishments while allowing fans to experience an unforgettable adventure on the big screen. The musical innovator continues to shock fans around the world with her constant involvement in the industry and her continuous triumphant releases. Who knows if the world is ready for what’s next?

(Sources: CNBC, CNN, Tickets.com)