The next chapters of Taylor Swift‘s behind-the-scenes docuseries have arrived, putting fan-favorite moments and special guests in the spotlight. Episodes 3 and 4 of The End of an Era began streaming on Disney+ on Friday, December 19, bringing new backstage stories and highly anticipated appearances from Travis Kelce and Sabrina Carpenter. In a surprise for fans, Swift and Disney also announced that the series finale will now arrive before Christmas.
A preview of the new episodes, shown on ABC’s Good Morning America, offered the first look at what this installment covers. The docuseries continues to pull back the curtain on Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, blending the immense scale of the production with personal moments from the artist and her team.
What to Expect in the New Episodes: Cameos and Challenges
The preview for episodes 3 and 4 highlights two of the most talked-about guest appearances from the tour’s final leg. It features footage of Travis Kelce‘s surprise on-stage cameo in London during The Tortured Poets Department segment of the show, where he danced in a top hat and tails. Reflecting on the moment, Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift, says in the clip, “Travis Kelce brings a lot of happiness to a lot of fans.”. Taylor Swift herself remarks on the crowd’s explosive reaction, stating, “I can safely say it’s the loudest it’s ever gotten on the Eras Tour.”.
The episodes also include a behind-the-scenes look at Sabrina Carpenter‘s surprise appearance during the tour in October 2024 in New Orleans. The teaser shows Swift and Carpenter sharing a joyful hug backstage. Beyond the star cameos, the preview reveals Swift discussing the intense physical demands of the show. She talks about the perilous quick costume changes performed beneath the stage and recounts a specific injury.
“One time I trip over the hem of my dress, skid the palm of my hand off… wasn’t late,” Swift says in the clip, highlighting her dedication to the show’s timing.
The new episodes also show Swift introducing a new bodysuit for the Reputation section, after having only one outfit for that segment throughout most of the tour.
Updated Release Schedule: Finale Moves to December 23
Alongside the preview, a scheduling change was announced. The final two episodes of the six-part series, episodes 5 and 6, have been moved up from their original date.
They will now premiere on Monday, December 23, at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on Disney+. They were previously expected to drop on Thursday, December 26. Disney+ called the change “an early gift to fans around the world”.
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Global Release Times for Episodes 3 and 4
For fans around the world eager to watch, the new episodes became available simultaneously on Disney+ at these local times on Friday, December 19:
- United States: 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET
- Canada: 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET
- United Kingdom: 8 a.m. GMT
- India: 12:30 p.m. IST
- Singapore: 3 p.m. SGT
- Australia: 6 p.m. AEST
- New Zealand: 8 p.m. NZDT
The docuseries has received a positive response since its debut on December 12. It holds a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences. The series is a follow-up to the 2023 concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and was released alongside a separate concert film titled Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, which documents the tour’s last performance in Vancouver.
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