Always Lalisa

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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.

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Sarah Ward

AWFJ.org

16 hrs ago

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

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Edward Douglas

The Weekend Warrior (Substack)

1 day ago

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?

2 days ago

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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Lyra Hale

Fangirlish

Sep 12, 2026

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Always Lalisa is an intimate look at a global superstar told with a gentle hand that strips back the glamor and reveals a woman with the same fears, joys, and anxieties as the rest of us.

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Google

18 hrs ago

loved everything about la lisa, she’s such an icon

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Mayzee

23 hrs ago

A must-watch for every Lisa fan! The big-screen experience makes her incredible performances even more powerful and unforgettable. Every moment reminds me why she’s so special. So proud of you, Lisa! 🖤💗 you’ll always have our love and support. 🖤💗

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Destiny

1 day ago

Honestly to see what she had to go through and it was only a year i couldnt imagine all the years training and debuting. Made me have a different respect for her.

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VictorE

1 day ago

Great doc. I’m finna eat that 🍑

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Tina

1 day ago

Absolutely loved the movie! Already loved Lisa but the movie made me love her even more. The movie flowed perfectly. Will watch again!

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Maya

1 day ago

I loved getting to know more about her, her thoughts about her solo album, and seeing her family and friends support her along the way.

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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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