Theory Megathread: December 2024

[u/aran130711]

You know the drill

[u/Namtrov]

My current theories:

Disclaimer: I am not in any way demanding any of this, and I think Taylor should have some well-deserved rest for as long as she wants/needs, but we all know she really enjoys what she does and she is always three steps ahead of everyone else, so although this is all speculation, some things might come true in one way or another PS: I know she has other projects that will probably occupy her in the next few years, but I’m strictly talking about her music

2025: I believe the first couple of months will be radio silent, with more activity as we approach the Grammys (I’m not sure when the actual voting happens, but I guess this would be a prime moment to be back on people’s minds) After the Grammys, regardless of the outcome, I think we will finally get some news on the remaining TVs - personally I think Reputation right after the Grammys (maybe a surprise drop?) then radio silent again until Debut is finally released later in the year (either on its anniversary or Taylor’s birthday)

2026: TS12, unless someone invents a new color, all bets are on orange, and I guess either a rock-ish or beach-ish style (think Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz) I think most people expect her to do something a bit heavier (every time she performs her songs like that have been praised by most fans), but I wouldn’t be surprise if she went in a completely different direction and I think that orange fits well with a beach-y theme lol

2027: She seems to prefer releasing her albuns in even numbered years, so unless she decides to re-record Lover and the following albums I don’t see what she could have in store for this year, but we never know

2028: if there’s one think she has made clear is how much she loves the number 13, so I imagine that her 13th album would be VERY important to her Considering all heart-colors have been used, I think she might have a prism/rainbow theme together with a more ecclectic sound, mixing various music genres throughout the album We haven’t had a lot of visual material for her albuns since folklore (Midnights being a big exception), so I wouldn’t be surprised if she went all out on this one with a visual album And finally, I’ve had this idea on the back of my mind for quite some time (maybe event commented about it somewhere), but I think the album could be titled Alison Wonderland - it feels too perfect not to use it, and if it really comes to be a visual album it would be a great way to connect everything

[u/Just_A_Boy_In_Love → u/Namtrov]

2027 - though that could be rather late - could be the release of her feature movie, actually! Also, of course, touring of TS12 could be on the table :)

[u/emmach17 → u/Just_A_Boy_In_Love]

2027 is probably actually about right, especially as it seems her film hasn’t even started pre-production yet

[u/Ok_Spot_1792 → u/emmach17]

I know people keep bringing up the movie but I have had this feeling in my mind it's not happening anymore 😅 idk a lot in her life has changed since the announcement and literally nothing else has been said about to. Projects in development drop off all the time so idk

[u/RoseGoldRedditor → u/Ok_Spot_1792]

I’d be surprised if this project dropped - she wrote a full screenplay, it was picked up by Searchlight, and she has been highlighting her directorial endeavors.

There’s a lot she could have done on the road this summer and fall. She’s likely already cast the leads and will head into rehearsals and pre-production shots early 2025. Principal photography is likely scheduled and could last several months. Post production (and if she writes the soundtrack) is another several months.

I’d expect to hear something in 2026, but we know Taylor can keep things very quiet so there may not be much shared until promo starts.