While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 25, 2024, to promote his new single "Selfish" and to reveal the title of his sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was, Timberlake also announced the tour.
[11] The Seattle Times music writer Michael Rietmulder also gave the tour a positive review, remarking that Timberlake was in his "element" and credited him as being "one of this century's most well-rounded entertainers".
[12] Jim Harrington of The Mercury News praised the performance aspect of the show, stating that "Timberlake is nothing short of a marvelous performer, boosting great dance moves, plenty of charisma and star power, an ability to connect deeply with a crowd, solid comedic timing and a knack for showing his fans a good time".
[13] Las Vegas Sun editor John Taylor, besides praising Timberlake's performance, remarked that the "floating stage literally was a show-stopper.
[8] Tim Chan of The Hollywood Reporter gave the tour a positive review, saying that "the singer thrilled fans with a setlist of greatest hits and new material that proves the Grammy-winning entertainer is here to stay".
[14] Variety music writer Steven J. Horowitz also gave a positive review and praised Timberlake, referring to him as "a consummate showman, educated in the school of boyband philosophy where precision is key.
[16] In another positive review, Chris Stokes of the San Antonio Express-News said the performance "showcased his enduring talent and iconic status as a pop legend, captivating the audience and leaving them eagerly anticipating his next tour.
[17] Eric Webb of the Austin American-Statesman described the concert as "one of the most well-paced shows we can remember, the tempo perfectly ebbing and flowing with the mood".
[18] Dallas Observer writer Preston Jones who attended the show at Dickies Arena, praised: "the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter put on a master class in A-list pop craftsmanship, deploying seamless, occasionally eye-popping showmanship in service of R&B, gospel, funk and disco-kissed songs as sleek and supple as his falsetto".
It was a night filled with unforgettable moments for fans old and new, the tour was a memorable experience that celebrated both his enduring legacy and his continued evolution as an artist".