Taylor Swift’s Impact: ‘The Exorcist’ Movie Rescheduled from Friday the 13th Release

Taylor Swift has added another victory to her list, as she successfully convinced Universal Pictures to reschedule the theater release of “The Exorcist: Believer” movie to October 6. This change came about after she announced the premiere of her concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which is set to debut on Friday, October 13.

Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift and The Exorcist

The impact of Taylor Swift’s influence on her dedicated fanbase, who eagerly embrace any content she produces, prompted the film producers to rethink their release strategy. They aimed to minimize the potential competition with her highly anticipated horror film during the Halloween season.

Jason Blum, the head of Blumhouse, acted as the studio’s representative in announcing this shift on social media. He playfully acknowledged Swift’s power by stating, “Look what you made me do. ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ is rescheduled to 10/6/23,” along with the hashtag #TaylorWins.

In a noteworthy development, the concert movie’s presales have already exceeded $10 million shortly after AMC initiated the sale. It is anticipated that by the end of the day, this presale will rank among the top-grossing ones for a theatrical release. The surge of fans attempting to purchase tickets on AMC’s website even necessitated the establishment of a waiting line to manage the high demand.

Taylor Swift’s concert movie captures performances from her initial three shows during a series of six consecutive dates held at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.

This announcement took many fans by surprise, considering she had just completed the first leg of her U.S. tour and has international tour dates scheduled throughout 2024. Her itinerary includes a second U.S. leg in October and November, along with an additional six-concert run at Rogers Center in Toronto, Canada.

The 33-year-old artist’s next tour destination will be Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she will perform from November 9 to November 11, continuing to captivate audiences worldwide with her music and performances.