Taylor Swift‘s ‘Showgirl‘ Steamrolls Competition, Dominates Weekend Box Office
LOS ANGELES, October 6, 2024 – Taylor Swift’s concert film, Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, delivered a blockbuster opening weekend, exceeding industry expectations and decisively outpacing all other new releases.The 89-minute film, distributed by AMC Theatres Distribution, claimed the top spot with an estimated $350,000 in earnings, according to sources.
The film’s success underscores Swift’s unparalleled ability to mobilize her fanbase and drive theatrical attendance. Showgirl features the premiere of the music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” alongside behind-the-scenes footage and personal reflections from the artist on her latest album. This performance marks a significant event in the intersection of music and cinema, demonstrating the potential for artist-driven concert films to generate considerable revenue.
Following Showgirl, Gold Derby’s box-office predictions placed one Battle After Another in second, with The Smashing Machine securing the third position. Gabby’s Dollhouse: the Movie and Anemone rounded out the top five. The Smashing Machine, a biographical drama directed by Benny Safdie and distributed by A24, details the life of MMA fighter Mark Kerr, whose career was marked by both professional success and personal struggles.
Other new releases this weekend included Anemone, directed by Ronan Day-Lewis and distributed by Focus Features, a drama centered on two estranged brothers confronting family secrets; bone Lake, directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan and distributed by Bleecker Street, a thriller about a romantic getaway gone awry; and Good Boy, directed by Ben Leonberg and distributed by IFC Entertainment Group, a supernatural horror film featuring a man and his loyal dog.
Box-office numbers are subject to change as final figures are reported.
