In a resounding prelude to its highly anticipated October 13th debut, the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert movie has already generated advance ticket sales exceeding $65 million. This remarkable figure encompasses the top three U.S. circuits—AMC, Regal, and Cinemark—along with Canada’s Cineplex and Mexico’s Cinépolis.

Surpassing the advance ticket sales of mega-superhero blockbusters such as “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” ($60 million) and “The Batman” ($42 million), these numbers were recorded just prior to the respective openings of those cinematic juggernauts. Although “The Eras Tour” has yet to eclipse the pandemic presales record set by “Spider-Man: No Way Home” with its astounding $120 million before its opening day, industry insiders are buzzing with anticipation.

Many industry sources speculate that “The Eras Tour” could potentially achieve a $100 million opening, igniting excitement about its box office prospects. Nevertheless, the film’s performance may hinge on factors such as whether it will be front-loaded due to the propensity of female moviegoers to attend initial showings in groups, and if it will garner repeat business akin to films like “Barbie.”

Nonetheless, even if the concert film rakes in more than $70 million, it would mark a historic achievement within the genre. Already, the fervent support of Taylor Swift’s fans, fondly referred to as “Swifties,” is poised to surpass the entire domestic runs of previous concert films, including “Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert” ($65.2 million in 2008), “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” ($73 million in 2011), and “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” ($72 million in 2009).

Notably, several studios strategically vacated the release calendar in anticipation of what promises to be a Marvel-sized box office tsunami in the fall. “The Eras Tour,” distributed by AMC, is set to launch with previews on October 12 and will run for four consecutive weekends, including a special screening on Halloween night. Any competing features that lose prime weekend slots are hoping to compensate during the week when Swift’s cinematic spectacle takes a brief hiatus from the silver screen.

In an intriguing development, “The Eras Tour” secured a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, indicating the possibility of Taylor Swift actively promoting the movie. While her plans remain a closely guarded secret, there is speculation about potential surprise appearances at theaters during the opening weekend or participation in live Q&A sessions, reminiscent of the Talking Heads reunion at the Toronto Film Festival for the 40th anniversary of A24’s “Stop Making Sense,” which set a record as the largest live event in Imax history, grossing over $640,000 at 165 locations.

As the saying goes, “There’s no such thing as a coincidence.” Taylor Swift’s break from her “Eras Tour” aligns conveniently with the movie’s release, with her next live performance scheduled for November 9 in Buenos Aires. With all eyes on “The Eras Tour,” the stage is set for another remarkable chapter in Taylor Swift’s illustrious career.