What languages and subtitles are available?

English dialogue, with Chinese subtitles.

Is it suitable for children?

No age restriction, but younger children are likely to find the observational pacing difficult to stay with.

Why is it only in IMAX?

This is a limited IMAX-only release in Hong Kong. The format suits the stage footage, but check listings early as shows are not running everywhere.

ALWAYS LALISA

Name: ALWAYS LALISA
Genre: Music
Released: 2026-10-12
Duration: 100 min
Cast: LISA

Released: 12 Oct 2026
Runtime: 100 min
Original title: Always Lalisa
Language: en

Music

The verdict

There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. Premium formats available: IMAX. 100 minutes.

What it is about

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. Documenting a year of risk, reinvention, and self-discovery as LISA begins to define her next chapter.

What to expect

LISA's year away from BLACKPINK is the subject of this documentary, directed by Sue Kim. At 100 minutes, it is less a concert movie than a backstage diary: rehearsal rooms, private moments, and the uncertainty that comes with walking away from the biggest K-pop group in the world to build something on your own. The camera stays close, but the movie is more observational than confessional — it watches more than it explains.

The movie is playing exclusively in IMAX and runs in English with Chinese subtitles. It has no age restriction, though younger children are unlikely to sit through the quieter stretches. The IMAX presentation lifts the stage sequences, but the real draw is seeing a performer work through doubt, not victory. The engagement is limited, so check listings early if you plan to go.

Cast

LISA Self

Crew

Director Sue Kim
Original Music Composer Aska Matsumiya
Director of Photography Emily Topper
Editor Ezra Paek
Producer Sue Kim
Producer Courtney Crockett
Executive Producer Morgan Neville
Executive Producer Caitrin Rogers
Executive Producer Alice Kang
Executive Producer Joojong Joe
Executive Producer Tom Mackay
Executive Producer Krista Wegener
Executive Producer Abby Lynn Kang Davis
Executive Producer Peter Edge
Executive Producer John Fleckenstein
Executive Producer Camille Yorrick

Common questions

How long is the movie?: 100 minutes.
What languages and subtitles are available?: English dialogue, with Chinese subtitles.
Is it suitable for children?: No age restriction, but younger children are likely to find the observational pacing difficult to stay with.
Why is it only in IMAX?: This is a limited IMAX-only release in Hong Kong. The format suits the stage footage, but check listings early as shows are not running everywhere.