Australian fans of Taylor Swift have received a massive early Christmas present with the streaming release of the definitive film version of her record-breaking world tour. The 3.5-hour concert experience, titled 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show', is now available on Disney+, offering an immersive look at the tour's concluding chapter.
A Definitive and Expanded Tour Experience
This new release is distinct from the concert film that arrived in late 2023. While that earlier version was filmed at the start of the tour in Los Angeles and slightly condensed the stage show, this final instalment aims to replicate the live experience as it evolved. Most significantly, it includes the full 'The Tortured Poets Department' (TTPD) era, which was added for the tour's second half after the album's release in 2024.
The addition of the TTPD section required major changes to the setlist, meaning some fan favourites from the original show were cut. Songs like 'Tolerate It' from the 'Evermore' album, along with 'The Archer' and 'The Last Great American Dynasty', were sacrificed to make room. However, the trade-off results in a film that captures the tour at its peak, with Swift and her performers at the height of their powers after more than 18 months on the road.
Highlights from The Tortured Poets Department Era
The new TTPD segment is a standout, showcasing a dynamic and theatrical side of the performance. It kicks off with the anthemic 'But Daddy I Love Him' before moving into a shortened, playful version of 'So High School'. The dramatic centrepiece is a powerful rendition of 'Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?', featuring Swift on a moving platform, embodying the song's 'deranged witch' persona.
The segment also includes 'Fortnight', performed solo without Post Malone, which features a choreographed sequence with one of Swift's popular dancers, Jan Ravnik. It concludes with the emotionally brutal 'The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived' and the resilient show-stopper 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart'. The latter features a memorable staged moment where Swift's dancers help her 'reset' her performing persona after a symbolic collapse.
Why This Film is a Must-Watch for Devoted Fans
With a runtime exceeding three hours, this film is undoubtedly crafted for dedicated Swifties. Yet, for those willing to invest the time, it delivers a comprehensive and emotionally charged journey through her discography. Viewers can expect the full rollercoaster, from the ten-minute catharsis of 'All Too Well' to the nostalgic joy of 'Shake It Off'.
Other welcome improvements in this final cut include more screen time for Swift's talented band, who were largely absent from the first film, and fun moments like the crowd singing 'Happy Birthday' to her during the applause for 'Champagne Problems'. While saying goodbye to some cut songs is bittersweet, this version represents the most polished and complete document of the monumental Eras Tour, offering Australian audiences a front-row seat to pop history from their own homes.
