The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) celebrates a strong Indigenous presence at the 2026 edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), with eight ISO-supported projects featured at the Festival and a series of Market events bringing together Indigenous filmmakers, industry leaders and international delegates. For the first time, the ISO will co-partner with Telefilm Canada at the Canadian Pavilion, further solidifying the Indigenous presence at TIFF.

“This year marks an important milestone for the ISO. For the first time, we are partnering with Telefilm Canada at the Canadian Pavilion, reflecting how far we have come in building a strong, united and sustainable Indigenous screen sector,” said Kerry Swanson, CEO of the Indigenous Screen Office. “With eight ISO-supported projects having their world premiere at TIFF, and Indigenous creators and producers from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and around the world coming together through the TIFF Market, we are seeing Indigenous storytelling take its rightful place not only on our screens, but in the spaces where partnerships, financing and international opportunities are created. This is the future we have been working towards.”

The ISO invested a combined total of $2.7 million CAD in the development and production of eight films selected in this year’s official program, which spotlights a list of talented emerging voices and award-winning established Indigenous filmmakers.

The ISO-supported projects at TIFF 2026 include 5 feature films, 1 short film, and 2 immersive films:

SEVENTEEN, directed by Justin Ducharme and produced by Experimental Forest Films and You Boy Productions – World Premiere, Discovery

SMUDGE THE BLADES, directed by Cody Lightning and produced by Lightning Mill Inc. and North Country Cinema, World Premiere, Centrepiece

(HABOOLM KSINAALGAT) SOUL CATCHER, from Amanda Strong and Pamela Post, World Premiere, Short Cuts

IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH, directed by Nyla Innuksuk and produced by Innuksuk’s Mixtape VR and Sphere Media, World Premiere, Platform

HOW WE STAND, directed by Marie Clements and produced by Marie Clements Media and Screen Siren Pictures, World Premiere, Centrepiece

TURTLE ISLAND RAP, directed by Alexandra Lazarowich and produced by T.I. RAP Inc. and Scenario Media, World Premiere, TIFF Docs

TARTUPALUK, from Laakkuluk Williamson and produced by Scintilla, Nation of Lovers Productions and Ánorâk Film, World Premiere, Innovation Hub

MEKWÂC: NOW IS GOOD, from James Monkman and produced by Quantum Wampum and James Monkman Studio, World Premiere, Innovation Hub

As part of TIFF: The Market, ISO will host a series of events September 10–14 designed to foster connection, collaboration and new opportunities for Indigenous screen storytellers in Canada and internationally.

Canadian Pavilion Opening

Thursday, September 10 | 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Canadian Pavilion, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

The Canadian Pavilion welcomes delegates with an opening prayer from an Indigenous elder alongside remarks from the ISO, Telefilm Canada and Ontario Creates.

Ontario/Australia Day

Thursday, Sept, 10, 9:30am-3:30pm |Allied Music Centre at Massey Hall (178 Victoria Street)

This day-long event features information-sharing sessions, including a panel discussion on Australian and Ontario co-productions and B2B meetings. Screen Australia is supporting the participation of 11 production companies. In addition, its First Nations Department has funded 7 production companies through the First Nations Factual Co-production Development Fund. Ontario Creates and the ISO have invited 20 Ontario-based producers to participate in the event and meet with the Australian delegation.

Ontario/UK Day

Friday, September 11 | 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Allied Music Centre at Massey Hall (178 Victoria Street)

In partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), Ontario Creates will host a B2B event for producers from the United Kingdom who identify as Black and/or as part of the Global Majority, and Ontario producers selected by the Black Screen Office (BSO) and the ISO.

ISO Indigenous Breakfast
Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | TIFF Lightbox

ISO hosts its by-invitation Indigenous Breakfast, welcoming The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture alongside an international delegation of Indigenous filmmakers to TIFF. The gathering will bring Indigenous creators and industry representatives from Canada and around the world together to build relationships, exchange ideas and celebrate Indigenous storytelling at the Festival.

Meet the ISO Team at the Canadian Pavilion

Monday, September 14 | 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. | Canadian Pavilion, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Stage 1

Members of ISO’s Funding team Tash Naveau, Kaya Wheeler and Melanie Nepinak Hadley will introduce ISO’s programs and discuss funding opportunities available to Indigenous screen-based storytellers and organizations.

North is Now: Indigenous Storytelling in the Arctic
Monday, September 14 | 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | Canadian Pavilion, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Stage 1

As the Arctic becomes increasingly important on the world stage, Indigenous storytellers are creating new opportunities for collaboration, co-production and international partnerships.

Bringing together leaders from across the circumpolar North, this conversation will explore how Indigenous-led institutions are building sustainable screen industries, strengthening narrative sovereignty and positioning Canada as a key partner in the future of Arctic film and television.

ISO Late-Night Reception
Monday, September 14 | 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | TIFF Lightbox

ISO will close out its TIFF activities with a by-invitation late-night networking reception bringing together Indigenous filmmakers, industry leaders, partners and guests for an evening of connection and community.

ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS SCREEN OFFICE
The Indigenous Screen Office is an independent national advocacy and funding organization serving First Nations, Inuit and Métis creators of screen content in Canada. The ISO’s mandate is to foster and support narrative sovereignty and cultural revitalization by increasing Indigenous storytelling on screens and promoting Indigenous values and participation across the sector.

MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company, is pleased to announce the Canadian theatrical date for the 20th Anniversary 4K Restoration of Sofia Coppola’s Academy Award-winning film Marie Antoinette, originally released by Sony Pictures and starring Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman, along with the theatrical and streaming release dates for Making Marie Antoinette, an intimate feature-length documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the 2006 feature film. Shot by her mother, acclaimed filmmaker Eleanor Coppola, the documentary is produced by Lorenzo Mieli, Mario Gianani, Rachel Dengiz, Youree Henley and Sofia Coppola. The documentary was financed by OUR FILMS (a Mediawan company), Mediawan Rights, and Entourage Pictures with the support of CHANEL.

MARIE ANTOINETTE
From Academy Award®-winning screenwriter and Oscar® nominated director Sofia Coppola, comes a youthful and contemporary 21st century movie about an 18th century legend — MARIE ANTOINETTE.

Often maligned, passionately debated and ultimately a misunderstood young woman, Marie Antoinette (Kirsten Dunst), through Coppola’s vision, emerges neither as staid historical villain nor divine idol — but as a confused and lonely teenage outsider thrust against her will into a decadent and scandal-plagued world on the eve of disaster.

Marie Antoinette was restored in 4K by Sony Pictures Entertainment in collaboration with American Zoetrope. Restored from the 35mm Original Picture Negative, scanned in 4K by Prasad Corp., Burbank. Audio preparation and conform by Sony Sound, Culver City from the original 5.1 track sources. Color grading by Roundabout, Burbank with colorist Gregg Garvin. Color approval by Cinematographer Lance Acord and Sofia Coppola. Restoration supervised by Rita Belda for SPE and James Mockoski for American Zoetrope.

Marie Antoinette will be in Canadian theatres on October 23rd.

MAKING MARIE ANTOINETTE
In 2005, Sofia Coppola made her third feature film, Marie Antoinette, starring Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman, at the Palace of Versailles, the first production ever to have been granted permission. Her mother, acclaimed documentarian Eleanor Coppola, accompanied her on set and shot about eighty hours of footage, focusing on her daughter’s journey of making the film. This year, to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of Marie Antoinette, and to fulfil her mother’s wishes, Coppola edited the unseen footage. Making Marie Antoinette shows the craftsmanship that went into the film, legendary costume designer Milena Canonero at work and what it was like to be a young female director at that time. The result is a fascinating look at the process of making this landmark film, and an unexpectedly intimate family portrait.

The footage was edited by Aaron Matthews with input from Eleanor’s good friends Davia Nelson and Liz Bird. In the film, Eleanor Coppola is voiced by Academy Award® nominee Diane Lane, who reads passages from Eleanor’s journals in which she discusses her experiences on set and reflects on her relationship with her daughter.

Sofia Coppola said: “My mother and I started going through her footage during lockdown. It was always her wish to make what she shot into a feature length documentary. She was on set as a filmmaker and also my mother, so I found it so moving to go back through the material and to see our shoot through her eyes.”

Making Marie Antoinette will be in theatres October 23rd and available exclusively on MUBI globally from November 6.

The Harrigan family’s fight for power is far from over. Today, Paramount+ announced that its hit original crime drama MobLand has been renewed for a third season, ahead of the series’ highly-anticipated season two premiere on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Produced in association with Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the third season will see the return of Tom Hardy as loyal fixer Harry da Souza, alongside Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren as crime family patriarch and matriarch Conrad and Maeve Harrigan.

In season two, the Harrigans struggle to show a unified front as rising rivals threaten their fractured criminal empire – and Harry Da Souza, their street-smart and formidable ‘fixer,’ must walk a dangerous tightrope when tensions within the family intensify. As violence spills into every corner of their lives, loyalties snap, safety proves temporary, and the battle for power leaves no room for mercy.

Alongside Hardy, Brosnan and Mirren, season two also stars Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Jasmine Jobson, Teddie Allen, Emmett J. Scanlan, Johnny Flynn, Ophelia Lovibond, Janet McTeer, and Toby Jones.

MobLand is commissioned by Paramount+ and produced in association with Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios. The series is executive produced by David C. Glasser, Guy Ritchie, Jez Butterworth, Tom Hardy, Ivan Atkinson, Dean Baker, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari and Keith Cox.

Following its global premiere Friday, September 18 on Paramount+, new episodes of the ten-episode second season will be available to stream weekly on Fridays, culminating in the season finale on Friday, November 20.

The first season of MobLand is available to binge on Paramount+ globally.
@MobLand_PPlus @ParamountPlusCA

From September 16 to November 1, 2026 Toronto’s Union Station will showcase the work of 16 photojournalists from across Canada, selected to participate in The Globe and Mail Foundation’s inaugural training and mentorship program, The Globe Photo Academy.

EVENT DETAILS

Union presents Points of Departure
In partnership with The Globe and Mail Foundation

Dates: September 16–November 1, 2026
Hours: Open during Union Station operating hours
Location: West Wing and Oak Room, Union Station
65 Front Street West, Toronto
Admission: Free

Public Launch Reception:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:00–8:00 p.m.

More here.

(Photo credit: Norma Ibarra)

Award-winning journalist Tiffany Leigh will host DC Comics writer and artist Ramón Pérez at Beast Pizza on Sunday, September 13, 2026 for a special edition of Food & Fandom, her event series exploring the intersection of culinary culture and pop culture.

Taking place from 4 to 5 p.m., the ticketed event will celebrate Pérez’s contribution to DC’s Hawk-Girl Summer anthology. Leigh will lead a live conversation with Pérez about food, fandom and “Greetings from Shell Beach — Apokalips,” his featured story involving Big Barda, the Furies and Giganta.

The program will pair the conversation with a specialty Beef Patty Pizza created by Beast Pizza and served with Mad Harriet’s Zesty Hot Sauce. Inspired by the characters and themes of Pérez’s story, the pizza contains beef and chilies.

The $45 ticket includes:

Admission to the live conversation with Pérez

Two slices of the specialty Beef Patty Pizza

Mad Harriet’s Zesty Hot Sauce

A copy of the 80-page Hawk-Girl Summer anthology

A photo opportunity and comic-book signing with Pérez

Entry into a raffle for a signed, one-of-one original art print created by Pérez for the event

Pictured: Ramón Pérez original artwork

Capacity is intentionally limited to keep the program intimate. Tickets are non-refundable, and paid parking is available nearby. Guests can book tickets here.

Following the ticketed Food & Fandom program, Beast Pizza will host a separate “secret-ish” pizza party continuing the Hawk-Girl Summer theme.

The post-event party is distinct from the 4–5 p.m. Food & Fandom experience. The ticketed artist conversation, anthology, signing and raffle are exclusive to the main event. Additional details about the “secret-ish” gathering will be released through @leightiffany_ and @beast_pizza_to.

Leigh created Food & Fandom as a meeting point for two areas she has covered extensively throughout her career. An award-winning freelance journalist with a culinary background, she has written for publications including Eater, Toronto Life, Forbes, Vogue, Elle, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure. She also reports on comics for AIPT Comics and Comics the Magazine.

Leigh holds degrees in business and communications and is a recipient of the Clay Triplette James Beard Foundation scholarship. Her experience across food, travel, entertainment and comics informs Food & Fandom’s approach: pairing creator-led conversations with dishes shaped by the stories being discussed.

Event Details
Event: Food & Fandom with DC Comics Writer/Artist Ramón Pérez
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 4–5 p.m. ET
Location: Beast Pizza, 96 Tecumseth Street, Toronto, Ontario M6J 2H1
Admission: $45 per person
Tickets: Book tickets

About Food & Fandom
Created and hosted by journalist Tiffany Leigh, Food & Fandom is an event series that brings together culinary culture, comics and pop-culture storytelling. Each event pairs creator-led conversation with a food experience inspired by the featured work.

About Tiffany Leigh
Tiffany Leigh is an award-winning freelance journalist covering food, travel, arts, entertainment and comics. Her work has appeared in Eater, Toronto Life, Forbes, Vogue, Elle, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Business Insiderand other publications. She has a culinary background, holds degrees in business and communications, and received the Clay Triplette James Beard Foundation scholarship.

About Beast Pizza
Beast Pizza is a chef-driven pizzeria from Scott Vivian and Nate Middleton serving pizza, pasta, salads, desserts and inventive dining experiences at 96 Tecumseth Street.

Get ready to do the happy dance! This fall, Starbucks and Peanuts™ are teaming up on a limited-edition merchandise collection inspired by It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown™, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Bringing together two brands synonymous with cozy seasonal moments, the collection features exclusive drinkware, accessories and collectibles designed to celebrate the spirit of fall. And this is not a drill: everyone’s favourite Bearista has been Snoopy-fied.

Launching September 15, 2026 for a limited time, the collection is designed for fans looking to collect, gift and celebrate the season:

The Snoopy™ Glass Cold Cup (20oz)* – ($57.95)

Features a charming Woodstock™ straw topper, pumpkin-coloured hat and a seasonal green scarf.

*There is a two-item per customer purchase limit for this item.

The Stainless Steel Cold Cup (24oz) – ($47.95)

Showcases Lucy™ and Snoopy™ sharing a coffee moment, capturing the warmth of connection that defines fall.

The Great Pumpkin™ Tumbler (16oz) – ($47.95)

Features whimsical Snoopy™ and Woodstock™ artwork inspired by the beloved seasonal classic.

The Great Pumpkin™ Cold Cup (24oz) – ($40.95)

Features Snoopy™, The Great Pumpkin™ and playful fall imagery that celebrates the spirit of pumpkin season.

The Ceramic Mug (14oz) – ($43.95)

Showcases the Peanuts™ gang and reveals a surprise Snoopy™ with every sip, adding a touch of delight to cozy moments.

The Stainless Steel Tumbler (16oz) – ($47.95)

Adorned with a Woodstock™ charm and dancing Snoopy™, bringing character to your daily routine.

Mark your calendars, these will fly off the shelves!

We are beyond thrilled about this one! Today we get a new Trailer for George Michael: The Faith Tour, in theatres December 11, 2026 via Elevation Pictures!

Directed by: David Austin, Andrew Morahan

Starring: George Michael
George Michael was one of the most influential stars of his generation; his voice and songwriting defined an era. Assembled from rediscovered, previously unseen and unheard 35mm footage of his 1988 performance at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, this new concert film captures George at the height of his creative power during the record-breaking Faith Tour. Expertly restored and remastered, the film transforms a defining cultural moment into a spectacular cinema experience.

Today, Apple Original Films unveiled the teaser trailer and key art for“Being Heumann,” a powerful new feature that chronicles the “mother of the disability rights movement,” Judy Heumann, as she leads a group of young adults who come together to find their collective voice in a fight against discrimination. The film marks the second collaboration for Apple Original Films and writer/director Siân Heder, who directed the multi-Academy Award winning “CODA,” which made history as the first with a predominantly deaf cast to receive the Best Picture honor. “Being Heumann” will debut in select theaters November 6, 2026 and premiere globally on Apple TV Friday, November 13, 2026.

The teaser trailer is unveiled just ahead of the premiere of “Being Heumann” as the opening film of the Toronto International Film Festival, set to take place on September 10, 2026.

They wouldn’t take Judy Heumann’s phone calls, so she took their building. In 1977, a young disabled woman (Ruth Madeley) and a scrappy coalition of outsiders decide they’ve had enough. What begins as one impulsive act becomes the longest occupation of a federal building in American history, as hundreds spontaneously seize government offices and refuse to leave until the bureaucrat in their way (Mark Ruffalo) takes action. Bringing rebellion in all its forms to the hallowed halls, a movement’s accidental leaders struggle to find their path forward where none has ever been paved for them. Directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder (“CODA”) and based on true events, “Being Heumann” is the revolutionary, irreverent and deeply human story of the least likely people trying to pull off the impossible and change the lives of millions.

Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 880 wins and 3,826 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning, history-making comedies “The Studio” and “Ted Lasso,” global cultural phenomenon “Severance,” Apple’s most-viewed drama “Pluribus,” Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA” and Academy Award-nominee “F1,” the highest-grossing sports feature of all time.

About Apple TV

Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $14.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.*

For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.

CBC today announced the amateur bakers stepping into the iconic tent for the 10th season of The Great Canadian Baking Show (9×60), premiering Sunday, October 4 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. Marking a decade of showstopping creations, memorable contestants and heartwarming moments, the beloved competition returns with talented home bakers from communities across Canada, each bringing their own flavours, traditions and stories to the tent.

Comedians, actors, writers and Second City alumni Alan Shane Lewis and Ann Pornel return as hosts, bringing their signature humour and encouragement throughout the competition. Acclaimed pastry chefs Bruno Feldeisen, former executive pastry chef for the Four Seasons in New York and Vancouver and a multiple James Beard Award nominee, and Kyla Kennaley, esteemed Toronto-born pastry chef and entrepreneur, and Head of Learning at the Dorchester Collection Academy internationally, return as judges.

Meet the 10 bakers ready to turn up the heat this season:

Andrew Arcello, 38, a drama and music teacher from Stittsville, Ontario
Slavomira Blahová, 38, an office manager from Edmonton, Alberta
Saul Caverhill, 39, an electrical engineer from Calgary, Alberta
Kami Elmekki, 27, a policy analyst from Montreal, Quebec
Ahmad Farhat, 32, a program analyst from Montreal, Quebec
Jen Hudson, 51, a podcast producer from Mundleville, New Brunswick
Angie Kealey, 53, a cardiologist from Calgary, Alberta
Sam Kim, 33, a social media marketer from Toronto, Ontario
Justine Reyes, 37, a lab supervisor from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Vandana Singh, 41, a customer success manager from Fredericton, New Brunswick
Watch the Season 10 trailer here.

CBC’s homegrown take on the UK’s phenomenal hit format The Great British Bake Off, The Great Canadian Baking Show brings together amateur bakers from across the country to compete in a series of themed culinary challenges celebrating their diverse backgrounds, families and communities. Each one-hour episode features three rounds: the Signature Bake, the Technical Bake and the Showstopper. After the baked goods are tasted and critiqued, the judges name the week’s Star Baker and decide who will leave the tent. The final three bakers compete for the title of Canada’s best home baker and the coveted cake plate.

Season 9 saw Jo Mandet of Vancouver, British Columbia take home the title of Canada’s best amateur baker, following a final showdown with Ryan Gridzak of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Zoë Weinrebe of Toronto, Ontario. Previous seasons of The Great Canadian Baking Show are available to stream now on CBC Gem.

The Great Canadian Baking Show is produced by Blue Ant Studios in association with CBC and Love Productions. The Executive Producers are Cathie James and Lesia Capone, and Mark Van de Ven is Executive/Series Producer. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; and Susan Taylor is Executive in Charge of Production. The format is owned by Love Productions. The Great Canadian Baking Show is proud to welcome Dairy Farmers of Canada as a returning show sponsor and Kraft Canada as a new sponsor.

Social Media

Hashtags: #GCBS or #CanadianBakingShow

Instagram: @CBCBakingShow

TikTok: @bakingshowcbc

Website: http://www.cbc.ca/life/greatcanadianbakingshow

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment and sports programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

About Blue Ant Studios

An award-winning international production and rights management business, Blue Ant Studios’ diverse slate spans premium factual and high-impact documentaries, competition and entertainment formats, lifestyle, kids, youth and family, comedy, drama and animation, for broadcasters and streamers throughout the world. A division of Blue Ant Media (TSX: BAMI), the Studio encompasses Blue Ant Studios, Insight Productions, as well as Blue Ant Studios Animation Companies Jam Filled Entertainment and Atomic Cartoons. Its award-winning slate includes iconic, fan-favourite shows such as The Amazing Race Canada (CTV), Beer Budget Reno (A&E/Home Network), Blown Away (Netflix), Canada’s Drag Race (Crave), Crew Girl (Netflix), Davey & Jonesie’s Locker (Prime Video/Hulu), The Great Canadian Baking Show (CBC), Highway Thru Hell (USA Network), Kim’s Convenience (CBC/Netflix), LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (Disney+), The Loud House (Nickelodeon), Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Disney+), Mysteries From Above (History/Smithsonian), Northwoods Survival (APTN/National Geographic), Sidelined: The QB and Me (Tubi), and Top Chef Canada (Flavour Network).

Sony Music Vision today announced that Always Lalisa, the feature documentary following global superstar, rapper, singer, dancer, and actor, LISA, will open in IMAX and cinemas worldwide for a limited engagement via Trafalgar Releasing beginning October 12, before streaming exclusively on YouTube Premium later this year. Tickets will be officially on sale for the theatrical release on September 9. To purchase tickets and get more information, visit www.AlwaysLaLisa.com.

Directed by Sue Kim, the film follows a pivotal year in LISA’s life, as, for the first time since childhood, she steps away from BLACKPINK for a year of independence. With the clock ticking before her return to the group, LISA confronts the fear and pressure of launching a solo career, pursuing acting, and building a brand, while yearning to maintain a personal life beyond the spotlight.

One of the most recognized artists in the world, LISA’s profile has never been higher: she was one of the performers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and performed “Goals” alongside Anitta and Rema, becoming the first female K-pop and Thai artist to perform; performed at Coachella 2025 as a solo act; covered Vanity Fair’s Summer 2026 issue; served on the 2026 Met Gala host committee as the first K-pop artist in that role; presented at the 2026 Golden Globes; made her acting debut in HBO’s The White Lotus; and announced two Netflix projects — starring in and executive producing action film TYGO and an untitled “Notting Hill”-inspired romantic comedy currently in development. LISA recently announced her upcoming EP, PRESS PLAY, out October 23rd. The first single “SaWaDika” arrives Thursday, September 3rd. LISA also made history as the first K-pop artist to hold a Las Vegas residency, with her four-show VIVA LA LISA run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace — spanning November 13–14 and November 27–28, 2026 — selling out in under 10 minutes.

“LISA’s music resonates with fans across the globe and we hope this film creates that same powerful connection,” said Tom Mackay, President, Sony Music Vision. “Alongside its theatrical release, we’re thrilled to partner with YouTube Premium to bring this intimate look at her incredible journey directly to audiences around the world, wherever they are.”

“Always Lalisa gives fans an unguarded look at LISA’s trajectory from BLACKPINK stardom into one of the most recognized artists in the world,” said Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing. “BLINKS have been waiting for this story and we are proud to give them the opportunity to celebrate her incredible journey together in cinemas worldwide.”

“LISA is an absolute force of nature who has built an incredibly special connection with her fans at her home on YouTube. She is constantly pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to be a global superstar,” said Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music, YouTube. “There’s no better place to share her story than on YouTube, giving her millions of fans a front-row seat to her evolution as an artist.”

Following its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, Always Lalisa opens in theatres worldwide this October. The film will be available to stream globally on YouTube Premium later this year. Further details, including cinema listings, will be available at www.AlwaysLaLisa.com.

Always Lalisa is produced by Sony Music Vision in association with RCA Records and Tremolo Productions in association with Salt Water Productions and LLOUD CO. The film is directed by Sue Kim. Producers are Sue Kim and Courtney Crockett for Salt Water Productions. Morgan Neville and Caitrin Rogers serve as executive producers for Tremolo Productions. Alice Kang and Joojong Joe serve as executive producers for LLOUD CO. Peter Edge, John Fleckenstein, and Camille Yorrick serve as executive producers for RCA Records. Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, and Abby Lynn Kang Davis serve as executive producers for Sony Music Vision.

About LISA

LISA is a rapper, singer, dancer and actor best known as a member of the globally renowned K-pop girl group, BLACKPINK. Beyond her success with BLACKPINK, LISA has made a name for herself as a solo artist. LISA broke three Guinness World Records in 2023 as the most Instagram followers for a K-pop artist (currently at 105 Million followers on the platform), she is also the first solo K-pop winner at both the MTV Video Music Awards and the MTV European Music Awards. In 2024, LISA launched her own management company, LLOUD CO., in an effort to create a platform to showcase her overall vision in music and entertainment that pushes boundaries. In partnership with LLOUD Co. and RCA Records, LISA released her first solo single under the partnership, “Rockstar” which was produced by Ryan Tedder and Sam Homaee. She then joined forces with GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Rosalía to release her second single, “New Woman,” followed by her third single, “Moonlit Floor.” She first teased “Moonlit Floor” during her solo festival debut at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City and following the song’s official release, she had a showstopping performance at the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show. Along with her global dominance in music and unparalleled stage presence, she is known for her unique fashion sense and trendsetting style, making her a prominent force in the global fashion industry. LISA graced the cover of ELLE Magazine’s highly coveted September issue in 2024, Louis Vuitton announced LISA as their newest House Ambassador and she continues to be the face of Bulgari. LISA released her highly anticipated debut solo album, Alter Ego, last February, which debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and also debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart. LISA made her solo Coachella debut in 2025 to rave reviews and made a surprise appearance during Anyma’s set at Coachella 2026. LISA made history as the first K-Pop act to announce a Las Vegas Residency with her show ‘VIVA LA LISA,’ scheduled for four nights at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace this November. Most recently, Lisa performed at the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles alongside Anitta and Rema to debut their song “Goals” off the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. Outside of music, LISA made her acting debut as “Mook” in the Emmy-nominated season 3 of HBO’s hit series, The White Lotus. She is currently embarking on her first major film role in TYGO, a new chapter of the Extraction universe.

ABOUT SONY MUSIC VISION

Sony Music Vision is the film and visual content division of Sony Music Entertainment, dedicated to developing and producing feature documentaries, concert films, and visual projects for the company’s frontline and catalog artists. Sony Music Vision’s projects are united by a commitment to authentic storytelling, world-class filmmaking, and bringing artists’ stories to audiences on the biggest stages in the world.

ABOUT TRAFALGAR RELEASING

Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution, connecting fans through unforgettable cinematic experiences in over 15,000 theaters across 132 countries. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, the company specializes in the production, acquisition, marketing, and worldwide distribution of live and pre-recorded content to cinemas. Trafalgar Releasing’s diverse slate spans chart-topping concert films and live concert broadcasts, award-winning theatre, acclaimed opera, dance, television, podcasts, and music documentaries—featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, The Chosen and the Royal Ballet and Opera. For more information, visit www.trafalgar-releasing.com.

ABOUT IMAX

IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) is a global leader in entertainment technology, delivering immersive cinematic experiences through proprietary software, architecture, and projection systems. Filmmakers, studios, and artists worldwide use IMAX to connect with audiences at scale, making its network one of the most powerful platforms for blockbuster events and entertainment.

Headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, IMAX operates 1,876 systems across 91 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026. IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code “1970.” IMAX and related marks are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. For more information, visit www.imax.com.