The Weeknd's Upcoming Album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release Date Pushed to Jan. 31
On Dec. 18, 2024, The Weeknd took to Instagram to make a highly anticipated announcement: he revealed that a new album, world tour, and movie are all set for release in 2025. The singer, known for his boundary-pushing music and visual artistry, shared that his upcoming movie, titled Hurry Up Tomorrow, would be hitting theaters on May 16, 2025. The film, directed by Trey Edward Shults, will feature a star-studded cast including Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.
The three-year gap between Dawn FM, released in 2022, and his upcoming album speaks to his meticulous approach to music-making. Unlike many artists who rush to release new material, The Weeknd has been methodical in his creative process.
While excitement was building for his upcoming album, fans were hit with some unexpected news shortly after. The Weeknd announced a delay for the album's release, originally set for Jan. 24, 2025. The new release date is now scheduled for Jan. 31, 2025. In a post that has since been deleted, the artist explained that the delay was out of respect for the ongoing and destructive wildfires ravaging Los Angeles. “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, I am canceling the Rose Bowl concert and pushing the album release to January 31st,” he wrote.
In a twist, Instagram account @theweekndpbrxo shared a gallery of screenshots showing The Weeknd’s recently deleted posts. The fan captioned the images: “The Weeknd has removed 11 posts from his Instagram!” Fans have been quick to speculate that these deletions could be part of a larger creative shift. Some believe the singer is preparing a fresh aesthetic for the album’s release, hinting at a visual overhaul to coincide with the upcoming music.
Whether the deletions are intentional or a strategic rebranding, The Weeknd continues to stir up excitement ahead of his 2025 projects. With the album release now just days away, fans are eagerly awaiting what the artist has in store next musically and visually.
