Overview

• The album arrived Oct. 3 with a three-day theatrical Release Party running Oct. 3–5 that includes the world premiere of the “The Fate of Ophelia” video on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.
• Sabrina Carpenter appears on the closing title track as the album’s only feature.
• Spotify says the project became the first album to surpass 5 million pre-saves ahead of release.
• Swift recorded the collection between dates on the European leg of her Eras Tour, signaling a pop-forward reunion with producers Max Martin and Shellback.
• Retail plans included midnight in-store sales at Target with exclusive variants, with selected locations—such as nine stores in Illinois—opening late for fans.