Tokyo (GNP): Sony Music Vision’s feature documentary Always Lalisa, following the solo journey of LISA, is set for a limited theatrical release in Japan in October, giving audiences an opportunity to experience the documentary on the big screen.
The Japanese release follows the documentary’s international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and the worldwide theatrical rollout announced by Sony Music Vision.
Sony Music said the film will open in IMAX and cinemas worldwide from October 12 for a limited engagement before its later global streaming release on YouTube Premium.
In Japan, the film is scheduled for limited screenings on October 12, 14 and 17, according to the Japanese release announcement.
Some theatres may have different screening schedules, and audiences have been advised to check individual cinema listings for details.
Directed by Sue Kim, Always Lalisa follows a pivotal year in LISA’s life as she stepped away from BLACKPINK for a period of solo activity. The documentary focuses on her professional development, creative ambitions and the challenges associated with building a career beyond the group.
Sony Music Vision describes the film as an account of a period in which LISA pursued greater independence and expanded her activities as a solo artist.
The documentary follows her work across music, performance and other creative projects while also providing a view of aspects of her life away from the stage.
The documentary arrives after a major period of international activity for LISA. Her solo work has expanded her profile beyond music, while her acting debut in The White Lotus added another dimension to her career.
Reports says that the documentary covers a year that included the creation of her debut solo album Alter Ego, her acting work and preparations for her Coachella performance.
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The Toronto International Film Festival hosted the documentary’s premiere earlier in September, attracting significant attention from fans and entertainment media.
The premiere provided the first major public screening of the film ahead of its broader theatrical release. The Japan release is being handled as a limited engagement, with screenings concentrated around three dates.
The Japanese announcement said the film will be shown at 24 cinemas across the country, including Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, although screening schedules can vary by venue.
For audiences, the documentary offers an opportunity to see a different side of LISA’s career, particularly the period when she was developing her identity and projects as an individual artist.
The film examines the professional pressures associated with solo work while documenting the creative process behind her music and performances.
The documentary also explores the balance between global visibility and private life. The Japanese distributor’s announcement notes that the film follows LISA as she navigates the pressures and uncertainties of solo activity while pursuing music, acting and the development of her personal brand.
Sony Music Vision has positioned the theatrical release as a limited cinema event ahead of the documentary’s later streaming availability. This release strategy gives fans an opportunity to experience the film collectively in cinemas before its eventual digital distribution.
The Japan dates are particularly significant for fans following LISA’s international activities, as the documentary arrives after a year marked by solo music, live performance and acting projects.
The film’s international release also demonstrates the increasingly global nature of contemporary music documentaries.
Rather than being limited to a single national market, Always Lalisa is being presented through a worldwide cinema rollout, with Japan among the markets receiving dedicated theatrical screenings.
With its limited Japanese engagement beginning October 12, audiences are expected to check individual theatre schedules for available screenings and ticket information.
Sony Music Vision has also confirmed that the documentary will eventually be made available through YouTube Premium following its cinema run.
The release adds another chapter to LISA’s expanding solo career, bringing together her music, performance and screen work in a documentary designed to chronicle a significant period of professional and personal development.
