Things to know before watching Lisa’s Always Lalisa
Always Lalisa follows Lisa’s solo music, acting and private life, with IMAX and standard screenings in Thailand from October 12–18, 2026
- The documentary, "Always Lalisa," follows Lisa Manobal for a year during a break from BLACKPINK's group activities, focusing on her solo career and personal life.
- It covers the creation of her solo album "Alter Ego," her acting debut in the third season of "The White Lotus," and her solo Coachella appearance.
- The film will screen in Thai cinemas from October 12-18, 2026, in both standard and IMAX formats.
- It is also scheduled to be released for streaming on YouTube Premium later in 2026.
Always Lalisa, a documentary following Thai singer and actor Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal during a year away from BLACKPINK’s group activities, opens in Thai cinemas on October 12, 2026. Screenings run until October 18 in IMAX and standard formats, with standard tickets starting at 350 baht.
The film explores Lisa’s professional ambitions and private experiences as she develops her solo career, offering audiences a closer look at the person behind her public image.
What does Always Lalisa reveal about Lisa?
Always Lalisa follows a year in Lisa’s life during a break in BLACKPINK’s group activities, when the members pursued individual projects. This period brought an opportunity for Lisa and her bandmates to make personal and professional choices that their previous contracts with YG Entertainment had restricted.
Lisa’s work on her solo album Alter Ego, her acting debut in the third season of The White Lotus and her solo appearance at Coachella feature in the documentary. The film also explores her worries, stress, disappointment and sadness, alongside the career milestones.
Who directed Always Lalisa?
Director Sue Kim followed Lisa closely with her camera, recording life backstage and private moments with family and close friends. Always Lalisa includes previously unseen footage intended to offer a more personal perspective on the singer.
Kim’s previous credits include serving as an executive producer of the Apple TV+ documentary series K-Pop Idols. She also directed and produced the award-winning documentary The Last of the Sea Women, which explores the lives of female divers on South Korea’s Jeju Island.
Where did Always Lalisa premiere?
Always Lalisa had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2026. Lisa attended the red carpet and took part in a question-and-answer session after the screening.
When and where can Thai audiences watch Always Lalisa?
Always Lalisa screens in Thai cinemas from October 12–18 in both IMAX and standard formats.
- Standard screenings: From 350 baht.
- IMAX screenings: From 550 baht.
Always Lalisa is also scheduled to stream on YouTube Premium later in 2026. An exact streaming release date has not been announced.
