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Taylor Swift to debut ‘Patient Zero’ video during the 2026 VMAs

In brief

Taylor Swift will debut the music video for her new single “Patient Zero” during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27. The video stars Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell and is directed by Swift. A teaser shows scenes involving a cemetery visit, swimming and Swift turning on a faucet.

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  1. 24 Sept, 12:18Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video, Starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, to Debut at VMAs · Variety
  2. 24 Sept, 13:45Taylor Swift to Premiere ‘Patient Zero’ Video Co-Starring Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell During VMAs · Rolling Stone
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Chronological coverage

  1. Yesterday
  2. Latest25 Sept, 02:49

    Dakota Johnson Says She and Taylor Swift ‘Work Really Well Together’ on ‘Patient Zero’ Video

    The 'Verity' star opened up about their longtime friendship and why their latest collaboration came naturally.

    BillboardBillboard•Alicia Urrea
  3. 24 September
  4. Follow-up24 Sept, 23:38

    Dakota Johnson on Being in Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video: ‘We Respect Each Other’s Creative Minds’

    New, mysterious and cryptic clips of Dakota Johnson flanked by another woman and man have taken rhe internet by storm, but this time, they aren’t part of her latest movie, “Verity”; they’re part of a Taylor Swift music video. Swift announced Thursday that she will unveil the music video for “Patient Zero” at the MTV […]

    VarietyVariety•Isabelle Farina
  5. Follow-up24 Sept, 21:14

    How Dakota Johnson Ended Up in Taylor Swift’s "Patient Zero" Video

    Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson’s friendship is bigger than the whole sky. That’s why it makes perfect sense that the Fifty Shades of Grey alum is starring alongside Colin Farrell in the music...

    favorable toward Taylor Swift
    E! OnlineE! Online•Bentley Maddox
  6. Follow-up24 Sept, 13:45

    Taylor Swift to Premiere ‘Patient Zero’ Video Co-Starring Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell During VMAs

    Artist teases clip with 13-second glimpse at drama involving a cemetery visit, swimming, and Swift turning on a faucet

    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Charisma Madarang
  7. Follow-up24 Sept, 13:33

    Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Featuring Colin Farrell & Dakota Johnson To Debut At VMAs; Watch Teaser Clip Below

    The music video for Taylor Swift’s new song “Patient Zero” will make its world premiere during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday, September 27, on CBS and MTV (streaming on Paramount+ Premium in the U.S.). A teaser clip of the video dropped today. News of Sunday’s full video debut was announced today by […]

    DeadlineDeadline•Greg Evans
  8. Follow-up24 Sept, 12:34

    Taylor Swift to Release Video for New Single, “Patient Zero,” During the VMAs

    The new video stars Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, and is directed by Swift.

    The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter•James Hibberd
  9. First seen24 Sept, 12:18

    Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video, Starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, to Debut at VMAs

    Taylor Swift has recruited a couple of A-listers for her “Patient Zero” music video. Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell will star in the video for Swift’s new single, which releases on Friday alongside her “Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” album. However, Swift will debut the video at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, where she […]

    VarietyVariety•Ellise Shafer