Overview

• Spotify said the 12-track album became 2025’s most-streamed album in a single day in under 11 hours after its Oct. 3 release.
• Special theater “release party” screenings premiered the “The Fate of Ophelia” video, with industry estimates suggesting a $30–50 million weekend gross.
• Critical reaction is divided, with raves from Rolling Stone and Variety contrasted by lower scores from outlets including The Guardian.
• Swift used TV and radio appearances to describe Travis Kelce’s proposal and to say wedding planning follows the album promotion.
• Produced in Sweden with Max Martin and Shellback, the set features Sabrina Carpenter on the title track and an approved ‘Father Figure’ interpolation endorsed by George Michael’s estate.