Taylor Swift to premiere ‘Patient Zero’ video during 2026 VMAs
Taylor Swift will debut the official video for her new single “Patient Zero” at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27. Swift directed the clip, which stars Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.
Taylor Swift will unveil the official video for her new single “Patient Zero” during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, The Hollywood Reporter says. The singer posted a short teaser on Instagram ahead of the premiere, which comes as one of four new tracks added to an expanded edition of The Life of a Showgirl. The world premiere is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, when the VMAs air on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+ Premium.
‘Patient Zero’ to have world premiere at VMAs on Sept. 27
The official music video for “Patient Zero” will premiere during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 27. The show will air on CBS beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET, be simulcast on MTV, and stream on Paramount+ Premium. Snoop Dogg will host the ceremony. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the scheduled premiere.
Swift directs; Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson star
The Hollywood Reporter says Swift directed the new video, which stars Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson. Emmanuel Lubezki, the Oscar-winning cinematographer known for his work on The Revenant, shot the clip. The clip highlights Swift’s role as director alongside the high-profile cast and crew ahead of its VMAs debut.
‘Patient Zero’ is one of four new tracks on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore
“Patient Zero” is among four new tracks being added to an expanded edition of Swift’s record, titled The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, due Friday. Swift also shared a teaser clip from the video on Instagram. The Hollywood Reporter described the release as Swift’s first post-wedding music video.
Swift to receive inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors and holds 11 nominations
CBS and MTV announced earlier in the week that Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honours. She is also nominated for 11 awards at this year’s VMAs, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The honours and the planned video premiere underline Swift’s prominent presence at the ceremony.