Always Lalisa
2026 documentary film
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Always Lalisa is an upcoming 2026 American documentary film directed by Sue Kim, featuring Thai rapper and singer Lisa. The film follows a year in Lisa's life as she pursues a solo career independently of her group Blackpink. It is scheduled to premiere on September 11, 2026 at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival and have a limited theatrical release on October 12, 2026, before its release on YouTube Premium later in 2026.
- Sue Kim
- Courtney Crockett
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| Directed by | Sue Kim |
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| Starring | Lalisa Manobal |
| Cinematography | Emily Topper |
| Edited by | Ezra Paek |
| Music by | Aska Matsumiya |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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Synopsis
Cast
Production
On May 29, 2025, Sony Music Vision announced that a documentary film about Lisa was in production, with Sue Kim directing. The announcement was made during a Sony Music Vision presentation in Hollywood for the company's slate of music film projects, during which a trailer for the film was shown to industry professionals. Kim said she spent a year working with Lisa on the film and that it would show aspects of her life that audiences had not previously seen. She shared that during their first meeting, Lisa contacted a friend group from her pre-fame days and invited them to participate in the documentary.[2]
Release
On July 20, 2026, Sony Music Vision announced the film's title as Always Lalisa and that it would have its world premiere in the Gala programme at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] On August 11, the film's release date was announced on the festival's website as September 11, 2026.[4][5] On September 2, Sony Music Vision revealed that the film will open in IMAX and cinemas worldwide for a limited engagement beginning October 12, before its release on YouTube Premium later in 2026.[6]
