This weekend, the box office was all about Taylor Swift, whose film, The Official Release Party of a Show Girl, had an impressive debut with a total of USD 33 million earned in North America.The film opened for a limited theatrical run from October 3-5 as a multimedia accompaniment to her 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl." It also accrued USD 33 million domestically and USD 13 million internationally, rendering it the highest-grossing ever for an album debut film.However, the film is a package of exclusive music videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and visual lyrics over the 89-minute-long film experience. According to the Washington Post, the film played at all 540 AMC theatres in the US for three days, ending on Sunday, and AMC screened the show in Mexico, Canada, and across Europe. It follows almost two years after her "The Eras Tour" concert film, which opened to USD 96 million, as Swift continues her almost unbroken string of box office success.“For Taylor Swift to harness the power of the movie theatre to build her brand, create excitement among her fans, and create a communal experience outside of her touring, outside of her live performances, is really a stroke of genius,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore.He further added that, “To be able to add another USD 33 million to the box office bottom line is much welcomed by theatre owners who were looking for content for their big screens.”https://youtu.be/OU6362Nggg0?si=BzqzKUIdur33IghtAbout Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter whose 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released on October 3, 2025, through Republic Records. The album was recorded in Sweden with producers Max Martin and Shellback during the European leg of her Eras Tour in 2024. It reflects a vibrant and joyful period in her life, inspired by the success of the Eras Tour and her romantic relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. The album is characterised by upbeat pop and soft rock sounds, exploring themes of fame and love, and it features a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the title track