LISA's Always Lalisa documentary dates

LISA’s feature documentary “Always Lalisa” is moving from the festival circuit to a global theatrical run, with Sony Music Vision and related partners positioning it as both a TIFF premiere and a wider fan release. The film is listed by the Toronto International Film Festival as a 97-minute Gala presentation directed by Sue Kim, and Sony Music Vision previously announced it as an official TIFF selection in July. On September 2, multiple release notices said the documentary will open in IMAX and cinemas worldwide for a limited engagement starting October 12, before an exclusive YouTube Premium streaming release later in 2026. ### So what exactly is being released, and when? TIFF lists “Always Lalisa” as a 2026 U.S. documentary in English, Thai and Korean, directed by Sue Kim and starring Lisa, the BLACKPINK member born Lalisa Manobal. The festival page says the film is a world premiere in the Gala program and describes it as tracing her path from childhood ambition through BLACKPINK stardom into her current solo chapter. (tiff.net) October 12, 2026 is the public release date now attached to the film’s wider rollout. Entertainment trade and distribution reports published on September 2 said the documentary will open in IMAX and cinemas worldwide for a limited engagement from that date, with Trafalgar Releasing handling the theatrical release. (tiff.net) ### What period of Lisa’s career does the film cover? Sony Music Vision said in its July 20 announcement that the documentary follows “a pivotal year” in Lisa’s life, when she steps away from BLACKPINK for a year of independence for the first time since childhood. The company said the film tracks her efforts to launch a solo career, pursue acting and build a brand while trying to keep a personal life outside the spotlight. (standard.co.uk) The official film site adds more detail about that stretch. It says the documentary follows Lisa as she writes, records and releases her debut solo album “Alter Ego,” makes her acting debut in the third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and prepares for her first major solo performance at the 2025 Coachella Music Festival. ### Why is TIFF part of the rollout? TIFF announced on July 20 that “Always Lalisa” was among its 2026 Gala presentations and identified it as a world premiere. (sonymusic.com) The festival’s film page says the documentary will screen during TIFF, which runs September 10-20, 2026. Sue Kim is the named filmmaker behind the project. (alwayslalisa.com) TIFF’s program notes identify her previous work as including “The Last of the Sea Women” and say she spent a year following Lisa through new ventures, including Coachella. ### Who is behind the film besides Lisa? Sony Music Vision is the lead studio named in the project’s official materials. Its July release said the film is produced by Sony Music Vision in association with RCA Records and Tremolo Productions, in association with Salt Water Productions and LLOUD CO. (tiff.net 1) (tiff.net 2) The same Sony release named Sue Kim and Courtney Crockett as producers, with Morgan Neville and Caitrin Rogers among the executive producers for Tremolo Productions. It also named Alice Kang and Joojong Joe for LLOUD CO., and Peter Edge, John Fleckenstein and Camille Yorrick for RCA Records. (sonymusic.com) ### Where will fans be able to watch it after theaters? YouTube Premium is the streaming destination named for the film after its theatrical run. Reports published on September 2 said the documentary will stream exclusively on YouTube Premium later in 2026 after the limited cinema engagement. September 9 is the next date in the release plan. (sonymusic.com) Fan-facing release notices say tickets for the October 12 theatrical launch go on sale that day, while the official film website is collecting sign-ups for updates ahead of the cinema rollout and later YouTube Premium debut. (blackpink-fansite.com) (standard.co.uk)