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Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" Becomes Highest-Grossing Concert Film, Surpassing Michael Jackson

Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" Becomes Highest-Grossing Concert Film of All Time, Surpassing Michael Jackson

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8 January 2024

In a record-breaking event, Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" has overcome Michael Jackson's "This Is It" to claim the title of the highest-grossing concert film of all time. The news, as reported by Variety, has sparked excitement among Swifties and the wider music community, with the global box office revenue of the film surpassing the $2.616 billion mark.

Swift's cinematic concert, which is currently being screened in theaters worldwide, saw its success skyrocket as it captured the essence of her "Eras Tour," pleasing both loyal fans and newcomers alike. The film's captivating visuals and immersive experience have drawn praise from audiences, with many expressing their admiration for the singer-songwriter's abilities.

Weibo users have been quick to react to the news, with comments ranging from congratulatory remarks to more analytical observations. One user noted, "霉霉演唱会大电影《泰勒·斯威夫特:时代巡回演唱会》全球票房收入超2.616亿美元,正式超过迈克尔·杰克逊的“This Is It”,成为全球有史以来票房最高的演唱会电影!世一成绩再+1!!影片正内地院线热映中!" (Translation: "Taylor Swift's concert movie 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' has a global box office revenue of over $2.616 billion, officially surpassing Michael Jackson's "This Is It" and becoming the highest-grossing concert film in history again! The film is now showing in mainland theaters!")

Another user observed, "《泰勒·斯威夫特:时代巡回演唱会》全球票房现已突破2.616亿美元大关,超越迈克尔·杰克逊的演唱会电影《就是这样》,正式成为影史最卖座的演唱会电影!" (Translation: "Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' movie has a global box office revenue of over $2.616 billion, surpassing Michael Jackson's 'This li' and officially becoming the most profitable concert film in history!")

While fans have expressed their joy at Swift's achievements, some users have been more skeptical about the comparison, suggesting, "感觉一不小心霉霉又创造了一个奇迹,也必须要在这里恭喜霉霉 [庆祝]。" (Translation: "Congratulations to Taylor Swift on her achievements in the concert film 'Taylor Swift: Eras Tour' [Celebration].")

Others urged fans who had not yet watched the film to do so, stating: "你怎么知道泰勒斯威夫特的时代之旅大电影打破了迈克尔杰克逊的纪录?" (Translation: "How do you know that Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' movie has broken Michael Jackson's record?")

Despite the initial excitement, some users also voiced their concerns about audio quality, with one user commenting, "有些歌是不是置换了音源啊 听着不像时间现场的音源 没有真实感 看的好难受 但是有些歌又是正常的。" (Translation: "Some songs seem to have replaced the original audio source, not sounding like the real thing. It's hard to watch the movie, but some songs sound good.")

Nevertheless, the overwhelming sentiment on Weibo is one of excitement and support for Taylor Swift. Netizens have also urged the artist to return to China for a performance, with some fans hoping for a glimpse of their idol in the near future. One user optimistically wrote, "不愧是我喜欢的霉霉,之前看过她的演唱会, lijia真的特别好听,看到她取得这样的成就,真的为她骄傲。" (Translation: "I'm not surprised that Taylor Swift is successful. I've seen her live before, and her performance was excellent. I'm really proud of her.")

Another user added, "这部作品真的非常的好看,建议还没有去看过的人可以去看一下。" (Translation: "This work is really great. I recommend that people who haven't seen it can go and watch it.")

With this latest accolade, Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" has firmly established its place in concert film history. The film's success not only reflects the enduring popularity of the award-winning artist but also serves as a testament to the power of music and the importance of the concert experience. Fans are eagerly anticipating what the future holds for Swift and her upcoming projects, excited to see the impact she will continue to make on the global music scene.