Shawn Mendes Postpones Self-Titled Album To Include 'New Inspirations And Ideas'

Shawn Mendes has decided to push back the release date of his latest self-titled album Shawn. The singer-songwriter initially planned on unveiling his fifth studio album on October 18 which has now been postponed to November 15. On Wednesday, October 10, Shawn Mendes shared a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), where the pop icon revealed that he wished to include “new inspirations and ideas” into the musical project hence the delay. The Treat You Better singer also teased the release of his upcoming concert film — For Friends and Family Only which is set to premiere a day before dropping his new album on November 14.

Sharing the update with his fans, Shawn Mendes wrote, “Hey guys. My team and I have decided to push the album release date to November 15th. We just need a little bit more time to bring some new inspiration and ideas to life. I love you guys, thank you for being so patient, I can’t wait to see you guys at the next few shows.”

Soon after the post, Shawn Mendes’ admirers flocked to the comments section, showing their support for the singer. “I literally just posted how excited I was for the October date! But I guess I can wait a little longer. Love you! Can’t wait,” wrote an excited user. “Shawn, we know that as a person and an artist sometimes it takes time, the album we are looking forward to with a lot of love and respect when it is ready in November. Take care,” read another sweet remark. Echoing a similar sentiment, a fan said, “Take all the time, we are here for you! We will wait, we cannot wait too! We are super proud of you Shawn! You’ve got this! Cannot wait for the album.”

In a separate announcement on Instagram, Shawn Mendes shared the details of his live concert film. The award-winning singer uploaded a picture featuring him playing a guitar on stage. The following video presented him singing in front of a crowd. “FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ONLY, A LIVE CONCERT FILM. premiering globally in theaters for one night only on November 14th, the night before album release. This was my first time performing the album and my first show back in 2 years. It was beautiful. I really wanted you all to be able to experience it,” read his side note.

Back in July, Shawn Mendes cancelled some of the remaining shows in his Wonder World tour, citing mental health reasons.