Overview

• Released Oct. 3, the 12‑track album is tracking strong first‑week sales following a scarcity‑driven rollout and a weekend‑only AMC cinema event.
• The AMC release film was estimated at about $33 million yet drew scathing notices for lyric‑video style presentation, with the Guardian calling it a “lazy big screen cash‑in.”
• Critical reception has turned sharply negative, including a 5.9 from Pitchfork and critiques of juvenile writing and a constricted point of view from major outlets.
• Fans are publicly expressing disappointment, focusing on songs like “Wood,” “CANCELLED!” and “Actually Romantic,” which critics say recycle toxic internet tropes.
• Speculation that “Actually Romantic” targets Charli XCX remains unconfirmed, underscoring ongoing debate over the lyrics’ intent and ethics.