Sony Music Vision has announced that the new Lisa documentary, Always Lalisa, will open in IMAX and cinemas worldwide.
The cinema release will follow the world premiere of Always Lalisa at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival next week.
The limited screenings via Trafalgar Releasing launch on October 12, followed by an exclusive streaming partnership with YouTube Premium later this year. Tickets will be officially on sale for the theatrical release on September 9.
Directed by Sue Kim, the film follows a pivotal year in Lisa’s life, as she steps away from Blackpink for a year of independence.
Sony Music Vision is the film and visual content division of Sony Music Entertainment, dedicated to developing and producing feature documentaries, concert films and visual projects for the company’s frontline and catalogue artists.
Lisa was one of the performers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and performed Goals alongside Anitta and Rema. She also performed at Coachella 2025 as a solo act, presented at the 2026 Golden Globes and made her acting debut in HBO’s The White Lotus.
Lisa recently announced her upcoming EP, Press Play, out October 23. The first single, SaWaDika, drops on September 3.
She will also become the first K-pop artist to hold a Las Vegas residency, with her four-show Viva La Lisa run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace (November 13-14 and November 27–28).
Lisa’s music resonates with fans across the globe and we hope this film creates that same powerful connection
Tom Mackay
“Lisa’s music resonates with fans across the globe and we hope this film creates that same powerful connection,” said Tom Mackay, president, Sony Music Vision. “Alongside its theatrical release, we’re thrilled to partner with YouTube Premium to bring this intimate look at her incredible journey directly to audiences around the world, wherever they are.”
“Always Lalisa gives fans an unguarded look at Lisa’s trajectory from Blackpink stardom into one of the most recognized artists in the world,” said Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing. “Blinks have been waiting for this story and we are proud to give them the opportunity to celebrate her incredible journey together in cinemas worldwide.”
"Lisa is an absolute force of nature who has built an incredibly special connection with her fans at her home on YouTube,” said Lyor Cohen, global head of music, YouTube. “She is constantly pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to be a global superstar. There’s no better place to share her story than on YouTube, giving her millions of fans a front-row seat to her evolution as an artist.”
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