Culture 3 min read By Trevor Kendall
Blackpink’s Lisa Documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ Sets Global Imax and Streaming Release
Sony Music Vision announced that the feature documentary “Always Lalisa,” following Blackpink member Lisa through a pivotal solo year, will open in Imax and cinemas worldwide on Oct. 12 before streaming on YouTube Premium.
Sony Music Vision has set a global release plan for “Always Lalisa,” a feature documentary following Blackpink member Lisa through a pivotal year in her career. The film will open in Imax and cinemas worldwide for a limited engagement beginning Oct. 12, with a streaming debut on YouTube Premium scheduled for later this year.
Directed by Sue Kim, the documentary captures a defining period in Lisa’s life as she steps away from Blackpink for the first time since childhood. The project tracks her pursuit of a solo path, offering audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the pressures and creative decisions that come with establishing an independent identity in the global music industry.
The theatrical rollout will be handled by Trafalgar Releasing, a company known for distributing event cinema and music documentaries to theaters across multiple territories. The partnership between Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing points to a wide international footprint for the film, reflecting Lisa’s reach as both a K-pop star and a rising actress.
Lisa, who performs as a member of the chart-topping group Blackpink, has expanded her profile beyond music in recent years. She appeared in the third season of the HBO series “The White Lotus,” a role that introduced her to mainstream television audiences and broadened her crossover appeal in Western entertainment markets.
The documentary arrives at a moment of transition for the artist, who has been balancing group commitments with solo projects. The film’s focus on her first extended period away from Blackpink since childhood suggests an intimate portrait of an artist navigating independence while carrying the weight of a massive global fan base.
Details about the documentary’s content remain limited, but the announcement positions “Always Lalisa” as a career-spanning look at a year that could define the next chapter of her professional life. The Imax component of the release indicates that the film will feature concert footage or visually ambitious sequences suited to large-format screens.
The YouTube Premium streaming deal extends the documentary’s reach beyond traditional theatrical windows, aligning with the platform’s growing investment in music-related originals. For fans unable to attend the limited theatrical run, the streaming release will provide a second opportunity to see the film.
“Always Lalisa” is the latest in a series of documentaries centered on major K-pop acts, a genre that has proven commercially viable in both theaters and streaming services. The project underscores the continued global demand for behind-the-scenes access to the industry’s biggest stars.
