As 2024 unfolds with Taylor Swift enjoying yet another year of monumental success, highlighted by the launch of her latest double album, The Tortured Poets Department, and the conclusion of her record-shattering The Eras Tour, fans can’t help but speculate about what Swift has in store for 2025. Over the last five years, she has consistently proven her ability to innovate and surprise, releasing a total of eight albums (nine if you count The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology). Notably, one of these albums was largely developed during the Eras Tour itself.
Among these projects are Swift’s re-recorded albums, referred to as Taylor’s Versions. This ambitious six-part endeavor allows her to regain control over her previous catalog. Kicking off with Fearless (Taylor’s Version) early in 2021, she now has just two re-recordings left to unveil, and many believe 2025 could mark the completion of this project. With her prolific nature as an artist, there are likely even more surprises in store for fans in the upcoming year. Let’s explore what we can expect from Taylor Swift in 2025.
Reputation (Taylor’s Version) Expected in 2025
A Long-Awaited Release
Among her final two re-recordings, Reputation (Taylor’s Version) has been a topic of fervent anticipation. In her 2023 interview with TIME, Swift mentioned this highly anticipated album and its associated vault tracks, further fueling excitement within the fan community. Given its significant connection to Swift’s experience with public scrutiny during its original release, the eagerness to hear what unreleased material might be included has intensified.
The likelihood of a 2025 release aligns with Swift’s established pattern of dropping her Taylor’s Versions in years when she is also creating new music. For instance, she dedicated 2021 and 2023 to this project while focusing on Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department in 2022 and 2024, respectively. Thus, it stands to reason that Reputation (Taylor’s Version) will open the new year’s re-release cycle, following a similar timeline.
Debut (Taylor’s Version) Anticipated in 2025
Swift’s Consistent Release Pattern
In addition to Reputation (Taylor’s Version), Swift is likely to wrap up her re-recording project with her first album, Taylor Swift. This strategic choice not only complements the overarching theme of regaining her name and reputation but also aligns with her historical trend of releasing two Taylor’s Versions each year. For example, 2021 included both Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version), while 2023 saw Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) hit the shelves.
Given the timeline, it is anticipated that Reputation (Taylor’s Version) will debut in the early months of 2025, with Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version) rounding out the year. Yet, details about the latter remain scarce compared to its counterpart. While Reputation has teased snippets in recent trailers, Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version) hasn’t seen the same promotional activity, making its potential release all the more exciting as fans eagerly await revelations of classic hits possibly included in this re-recording.
Possible Eras Tour Documentary Release?
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
The anticipation surrounding another release related to The Eras Tour is quite high, especially considering that her final shows in Vancouver were filmed. Reports of camera crews capturing backstage moments only add to the speculation that Swift is preparing a behind-the-scenes documentary of her groundbreaking world tour, complete with fresh footage that incorporates content from The Tortured Poets Department.
If Swift indeed opts to share this documentary, it is plausible it could debut towards the end of the year — perhaps around the anniversary of the tour’s finale or coinciding with her birthday in December when the Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) was released on Disney+. Moreover, should this documentary feature creative processes related to her next re-recording projects, it would further entice fans anticipating these releases. For now, these ideas are speculative yet intriguing possibilities.
Could 2025 Bring Confirmation of Swift’s 12th Album?
Speculation on TS12
The final exciting possibility for Swift in 2025 is the official announcement of her twelfth studio album, which fans believe she may currently be developing. Various theories surrounding TS12 suggest it could evoke colors like orange and purple, but without official guidance from Swift, these remain delightful conjectures. Fans are attuned to potential Easter eggs in her recent wardrobe choices, yet clarity on this next chapter of her musical journey is still distant.
Despite the lack of confirmation, it’s not far-fetched to expect Swift to announce her upcoming album in 2025. It’s conceivable she might do so via the potential Eras Tour documentary, especially if the experiences from her recent tour significantly inspire the music on her next album. Regardless, there is widespread anticipation for Taylor Swift’s twelfth album to drop in 2026, making any confirmation in 2025 an exciting prospect.
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