Title: Taylor Swift’s Concert Film “The Eras Tour” Secures SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement
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In a recent pitstop at the Toronto Film Festival, SAG-AFTRA’s National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland made an exciting revelation about Taylor Swift’s concert film, “The Eras Tour.” With a projected opening box office revenue of $70M-$100M, the film has secured a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement.
During a discussion moderated by Indiewire’s Anne Thompson, Crabtree-Ireland was asked if he should be concerned about the unexpected success of the film at the box office. In response, he politely stated, “Taylor and her team came to us… The only way she could do it is the right way. We’re excited for everyone to go see it.”
Scheduled to hit theaters on October 13, the Taylor Swift movie will coincide with a break in her tour schedule. Thus, it is expected that there may be some well-planned PR stunts to generate buzz around the release.
According to sources, presales for “The Eras Tour” at the top three circuits have already surpassed $50M, although AMC has yet to confirm the official numbers. The film’s popularity has even caused other movies to shift their release dates to avoid clashing with the Swift concert film. Notably, Universal’s reboot “The Exorcist: Believer” was moved from its original opening date of October 13 to October 6.
Furthermore, A24’s wide release of “Priscilla” has been rescheduled from October 27 to November 3, which falls on the “last” weekend of the Taylor Swift concert movie. However, there are rumors that theater chains may extend the film’s run due to its immense popularity.
“The Eras Tour” has created a Marvel-like storm in the theatrical release calendar, causing excitement and anticipation among fans and industry professionals alike. With its SAG-AFTRA interim agreement and promising box office predictions, Taylor Swift’s concert film is set to captivate audiences when it hits theaters next month.