Always Lalisa

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Always Lalisa

Oct 2026

1h 40m

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Always Lalisa is a feature-length documentary following global superstar LISA during a transformative year away from Blackpink, the K-pop phenomenon that made her one of the world's most recognizable performers. As the group pauses activities, LISA embarks on the first true chapter of her solo career, confronting the question of who she is beyond Blackpink. The film follows LISA as she writes, records, and releases her debut solo album, Alter Ego, makes her acting debut in the third season of The White Lotus, and prepares for her first major solo performance at the 2025 Coachella Music Festival. Born and raised in Thailand, LISA left home at fourteen to train in South Korea's demanding K-pop system, ultimately rising to global superstardom. But forging her own path, particularly in the Western music market, brings new pressures, relentless scrutiny, and the challenge of redefining herself on her own terms. Intimate, emotional, and revealing, Always Lalisa captures an artist at a crossroads, documenting a year of risk, reinvention, and self-discovery as LISA begins to define not only her next chapter, but the woman and artist she wants to become.

Joshua Polanski

In Review Online

2 days ago

Whatever is next [for the artist], hopefully it is as thematically sturdy and zealous as Always Lalisa.

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Sarah Ward

AWFJ.org

Oct 15, 2026

At its best, it’s a candid and compelling snapshot.

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Edward Douglas

The Weekend Warrior (Substack)

Oct 15, 2026

I honestly didn’t think I could love Lisa more than I already do, and yet, Susan Kim’s doc does an exceptional job showing us a side to her we rarely (if ever) get to see.

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Sarah Musnicky

But Why Tho?

Oct 14, 2026

7/10

Always Lalisa is a well-produced music documentary that is arguably one of the most visually appealing in some time, if a bit predictable in the inspirational path it takes.

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Ridge Harripersad

CGMagazine

Sep 23, 2026

7/10

"Always Lalisa could have gone further into Lisa’s time before Blackpink, but it by no means felt lackluster...For faithful Lillies who have followed Lisa’s journey from the start, this is the ultimate reward."

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Pat Mullen

POV Magazine

Sep 18, 2026

The film chronicles the sweat and spirit entailed in realizing one’s dreams.

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Anabel

Oct 19, 2026

Beautifully done. So tasteful and full of great moments.

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Andrew

Oct 19, 2026

I've been a big fan of Lisa ever since blackpink started and it was nice seeing her full story on the big screen. I did not expect to get on an emotional roller coaster for a documentary haha. I absolutely loved it though.

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Amy

Oct 18, 2026

Loved it! got to see who Lisa really is

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Beenie

Oct 18, 2026

I am a huge fan of Lisa since she debuted with Blackpink but to see different sides of the artist makes me love her even more than before and to know how much she and her team work so hard for everything they do. Always Lalisa!!

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Sirima

Oct 18, 2026

What is the real life and how difficult to be K-pop and prove yourself that she have capability to sing and dance as performer She truly courage and prove herself so you can see how good of her performance on Coachella as soloist She is ROCKSTAR

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Samantha

Oct 18, 2026

Im so glad this was released in theaters rather than going straight to streaming. It was such an amazing insight to Lisas life growing up and well as her first time truly solo. She is such a hard worker and incredible performer, but we also get to see such a sweet genuine side to her.

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Synopsis

Always Lalisa is a feature-length documentary following global superstar LISA during a transformative year away from Blackpink, the K-pop phenomenon that made her one of the world's most recognizable performers. As the group pauses activities, LISA embarks on the first true chapter of her solo career, confronting the question of who she is beyond Blackpink. The film follows LISA as she writes, records, and releases her debut solo album, Alter Ego, makes her acting debut in the third season of The White Lotus, and prepares for her first major solo performance at the 2025 Coachella Music Festival. Born and raised in Thailand, LISA left home at fourteen to train in South Korea's demanding K-pop system, ultimately rising to global superstardom. But forging her own path, particularly in the Western music market, brings new pressures, relentless scrutiny, and the challenge of redefining herself on her own terms. Intimate, emotional, and revealing, Always Lalisa captures an artist at a crossroads, documenting a year of risk, reinvention, and self-discovery as LISA begins to define not only her next chapter, but the woman and artist she wants to become.

Director: Sue Kim
Producer: Sue Kim, Courtney Crockett
Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing
Production Co: Tremolo Productions, Salt Water Productions
Genre: Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 12, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 40m

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