On what date was Olivia Rodrigo’s single “The Cure” released?

Olivia Rodrigo released “The Cure” on May 22, 2026.

“The Cure” was the second single from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. It followed “Drop Dead,” which arrived on April 17, and preceded the album’s June 12 release.

The song begins the album’s second conceptual section, titled “You Seem Pretty Sad.” Its slower, darker presentation contrasts with the more overtly romantic energy of the first section. Critics described the track using downtempo, rock, indie-rock, and pop terms.

The date is distinct from the album’s release date and from the July release of “Stupid Song,” the third single. The title also invites a possible mix-up with the Cure, the English band whose member Robert Smith appears on “What’s Wrong with Me.” The single title itself refers to Rodrigo’s song, not a Cure release.