And that’s the life of a showgirl.

Taylor Swift ‘s “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” a cinematic complement to the pop star’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” sauntered to No. 1 at the worldwide box office with an estimated $46 million over the weekend. Those ticket sales — including $13 million from 54 international territories as well as $33 million domestically — represent a massive turnout for a release that wasn’t on anyone’s radar until a few weeks ago.

Swift chose again to bypass the traditional Hollywood system and partner with AMC Theatres to distribute “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.” The cinema chain also handled the rollout of Swift’s prior theatrical venture, 2023’s wildly successful “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film, which opened

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