BTS: The Return
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- Bao Nguyen
- Jane Cha Cutler
- R. J. Cutler
- Namjo Kim
- Choongeon Lee
- Se Jun Lee
- Elise Pearlstein
- Trevor Smith
- Bao Nguyen
- Gwon Chourl
- Caleb Heller
- Stacy Kim
- Susan E. Kim
- Yeong-a Kim
- Jean Rheem
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| Directed by | Bao Nguyen |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
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BTS: The Return is a 2026 documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen, featuring South Korean boy band BTS. The film is co-produced by Hybe and This Machine, and distributed by Netflix, and revolves around the group's return from military enlistment and their return to music. The documentary was released on Netflix on March 27, 2026.
After completing South Korea's mandatory military service, BTS reunites in Los Angeles to record their fifth album, Arirang, as well as prepare for their comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The documentary underscores the group's individual struggles and collaborative efforts to rediscover their identity as a group after pursuing solo projects during their hiatus.[1]
Release
On March 7, Billboard announced several release dates from BTS to accompany the release of Arirang, which was March 20, 2026, stating: "A concert film titled The Comeback Live is scheduled to debut on March 21, offering fans a performance-focused companion to the new era. A documentary, The Return, will follow shortly after, with the film set to begin streaming on Netflix on March 27."[2]
The trailer for BTS: The Return was released on March 16, 2026.[3] A week after Arirang released, and nearly a week after the group's comeback concert, titled BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang, exclusively streamed on Netflix, the documentary was released on Netflix as scheduled, on March 27, 2026.[4]
