The latest album by The Weeknd, titled “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” has taken the music world by storm as it claims the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart with an impressive 490,500 equivalent album units. This remarkable feat solidifies its position as the biggest debut of 2025, surpassing all other releases so far this year. In fact, this achievement marks the highest week for any album since Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” soared to No. 1 in May of 2024 with an impressive 2.61 million units.
This milestone also represents the largest debut week among The Weeknd’s five full-length albums, setting a new record as his most successful sales week to date, surpassing the numbers achieved by his previous album, “After Hours,” by 6,000 units. Out of the nearly half-million units attributed to “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” album sales accounted for an impressive 359,000 units, as reported by Luminate. Additionally, the album garnered a total of 171.5 million on-demand official streams for its songs.
Featuring a total of 22 tracks, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” boasts several prominent guest appearances, including the legendary producer-composer Giorgio Moroder, renowned for his collaborations with Donna Summer on iconic disco hits such as “I Feel Love” and “Love to Love You Baby.” Other notable artists featured on the album include Anitta, Justice, Travis Scott, Florence + the Machine, Future, Lana Del Rey, and Playboi Carti.
Adding to the excitement surrounding the album, it has been announced that “Hurry Up Tomorrow” will be adapted into a film produced by Lionsgate and directed by Trey Edward Shults. The movie, starring The Weeknd himself alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, is scheduled for release on May 16. Promising a suspenseful thriller experience, the film will incorporate music from the new album into its narrative.
In a recent interview with Variety, The Weeknd discussed his decision to potentially retire his stage name after completing a trilogy that began with “After Hours” and “Dawn FM.” Reflecting on his artistic journey, he expressed a desire for new challenges, emphasizing that while he may not be able to walk away from music entirely, he seeks to evolve creatively.
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of “Hurry Up Tomorrow” and its accompanying film, The Weeknd’s bold vision and innovative approach continue to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying his status as a trailblazing force in the music industry.
