The Weeknd Closes His ‘After Hours’ Album Trilogy With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The newly released record serves as the final installment to his critically acclaimed After Hours album trilogy, following the chart-breaking success of 2022’s Dawn FM and 2020’s After Hours.
Courtesy of Republic Records and Universal Music Group.
Courtesy of Republic Records and Universal Music Group.
The Weeknd has finally capped off his album trilogy with the release of Hurry Up Tomorrow.
The Weeknd has officially dropped the long-awaited record, which serves as the highly anticipated final chapter of his After Hours trilogy, following the release of 2022’s Dawn FM and 2020’s After Hours. While the album initially arrived without credits listed on streaming platforms, a rep for the artist has confirmed that the 22-track, nearly 90-minute project includes features from Lana Del Rey, Travis Scott, Future, Florence + the Machine, Giorgio Moroder, Playboi Carti, Anitta, and a whole lot more.
The newly released record includes the chart-topping single “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti, alongside the bass-heavy “Sao Paolo” that featured Anitta. However, it’s worth noting the absence of “Dancing in the Flames,” which despite being released in September last year as the initial lead singleLead SingleThe first song released from an upcoming album, chosen to introduce its sound and generate anticipation. A lead single sets the tone for a project, and its performance on chartsGo to Lead Single Glossary of the album, was not included in the album’s expansive track list.
In addition to the album release, Hurry Up Tomorrow will be accompanied by a featureFeatureA collaboration in which one artist appears on another's track, usually credited with the abbreviation feat. Features quickly introduce performers to each other's audiences, and a well-chosen guest can liftGo to Feature Glossary film of the same name, starring The Weeknd himself, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan. Written and directed by Trey Edward Shults, the film will hit theaters on May 16, 2025, courtesy of Lionsgate.
The album’s release was delayed from its original schedule out of respect for those affected by the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles. In response, proceeds from “Take Me Back to LA” will benefit the LA Regional Food Bank, which is providing emergency assistance to wildfire victims. Additionally, The Weeknd canceled a planned release concert at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl, instead donating $1 million to the LAFD Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and the LA Regional Food Bank.
To mark the album’s arrival, The Weeknd performed “Open Hearts” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday night. Last year, fans also got an early taste of several tracks during his October stadium show at São Paulo’s Estádio Morumbi, where surprise guests Playboi Carti and Anitta made special appearances to perform their parts on their respective collaboration tracks.
Listen to The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Hurry Up Tomorrow is The Weeknd’s album and the final chapter of his After Hours trilogy, following 2022’s Dawn FM and 2020’s After Hours. The project runs 22 tracks and nearly 90 minutes, and it arrived on streaming platforms initially without credits listed.
A rep for The Weeknd confirmed features from Lana Del Rey, Travis Scott, Future, Florence + the Machine, Giorgio Moroder, Playboi Carti, Anitta, and others. The credits were confirmed after the album arrived on streaming platforms without any collaborators listed.
Yes. A feature film of the same name stars The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. Lionsgate scheduled its theatrical release for May 16, 2025, accompanying the album as part of the project’s rollout.
The album’s release was delayed out of respect for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. The Weeknd canceled a planned release concert at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl and donated $1 million to the LAFD Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and the LA Regional Food Bank.
The tracklist includes the chart-topping “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti and “São Paulo” featuring Anitta, plus “Take Me Back to LA,” whose proceeds benefit the LA Regional Food Bank. The lead single “Dancing in the Flames,” released in September of the previous year, was not included.