Taylor Swift’s Latest Remix Featuring The Chainsmokers Drowns 'Ophelia' in Mixed Reactions

Published 11/26/2025, 11:15 AM EST

Ophelia hits the club in The Chainsmokers' latest remix of Taylor Swift's unbeatable No. 1 single from her 'The Life of a Showgirl' album. An electric charge runs through the atmosphere as the unexpected collaboration between the two giants of pop music illuminates the holiday season. But the internet is not shy about its mixed feelings about this sudden remix.

The moment The Chainsmokers turned Taylor Swift’s 'The Fate of Ophelia' into a new version, social media went crazy with an avalanche of excitement. Fans bombarded Instagram with a pile of heart and fire emojis, comments expressing rave reviews, with many characterizing the remix as the club banger of the year. However, several people absolutely abhor it. As honest as always, some Swifties wrote, "these all sound terrible girl," while some directly expressed their hatred towards Swift's remixes.

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The remix drop, which nobody saw coming, adds the funk to 'The Fate of Ophelia' where synth-pop beats greet the catchy lyrics, wrapping people in a festive charm. It brings a pulsing bass line and kinetic percussion that has transformed the original song into a dance-floor anthem. The Chainsmokers replied in the comments on an Instagram post on Swift's official fan account, “This is truly an honor…we love u T," as the remix is now already up for official streams across platforms. And both the artists' fandoms have tuned in.

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Quite a few fans could not wait for the alluring festive drop, though some did not agree.

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As if the EDM remix of 'The Fate of Ophelia' was not enough, one fan commented asking, "Girl what about a metal/rock version??" Meanwhile, many Swifties are excited to have the song secure No. 1 on every music chart there is. Multiple users have been clamoring under the Instagram post by tayloranation, trying to get Taylor Swift's attention on DJ Nellin's 'The Funk of Ophelia' remix, instead. 

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However, most of all, fans seem to be tired of the remixes, as another user commented, "Taylor, i thought we were over remixes after anti hero," with a crying emoji. Some users are sticking to business, demanding the "Ophelia portrait (Taylor's Version) as a lithograph," ignoring the downpour of remixes. Though several fans have called the remix "a crime", the consensus remains mixed as the new version of 'The Fate of Ophelia' has not failed to make people dance at their holiday dinner.

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What are your thoughts on The Chainsmokers and Taylor Swift’s collaboration on 'The Fate of Ophelia' remix? Comment your reactions below.

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Ipshita Chakraborty

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Ipshita Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Offering thoughtful and compelling storytelling, they cover everything Hollywood and trending, from the latest streaming sensations to behind-the-scenes buzz. With about 7 years of writing experience for online media, Ipshita brings their voice to the coverage through industry analysis and cultural critique, a strength evident in prior work, such as their views on why the Michaela gender swap was needed in Bridgerton.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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