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Taylor Swift's promotional 'Showgirl' film brings in nearly $50M in limited run

By Chloe Veltman

Published October 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM EDT

Taylor Swift fans flocked to theaters this weekend to see a promotional film celebrating her new album. The movie grossed an estimated $46 million globally in its limited three-day run.

Chloe Veltman

Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.

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