Stray Kids is heading to theaters with their biggest project yet. The eight-member group will release their first-ever concert film, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, in cinemas worldwide in early 2026. The movie is set to bring the power, scale, and emotion of their stadium concerts to fans around the world.
The film focuses on Stray Kids’ dominATE World Tour, which became one of the most successful and biggest tours ever by a K-pop act. It features footage from their sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, held in May and June.
Tens of thousands of fans filled the stadium across multiple nights. The tour itself made history, as Stray Kids became the first South Korean artists to headline several major stadium venues across North America and Europe. By the end of the tour, it had grossed nearly $200 million.
The movie is produced by Live Nation Studios and is designed to be more than a standard concert recording. The goal is to recreate what it feels like to be inside a Stray Kids stadium show. The concert footage is directed by Paul Dugdale, who is known for his work with pop artists like Taylor Swift and Adele.
The film also includes behind-the-scenes documentary segments directed by Farah X, who has previously worked on projects with Beyoncé. These moments give fans a closer look at the group offstage and during the tour.
The release plan reflects Stray Kids’ global popularity. In North America, the theatrical release will be handled by Crosswalk. International distribution, excluding South Korea, China, and Japan, will be managed by Universal Pictures Content Group. Screenings are planned worldwide, including select premium IMAX theaters, offering a large-scale and immersive viewing experience.
The film arrives as K-pop concert movies continue to draw strong audiences. It follows successful theatrical releases by groups like BTS and BLACKPINK.
For Stays who attended the dominATE tour, the movie offers a way to relive the experience. For fans who missed out on tickets due to fast sell-outs, it provides a rare chance to see the tour from the best seat in the house.
In other news, Stray KIds secured Album of the Year (Daesang) at the MAMA Awards for their album “KARMA.” Before the concert film releases, STAYs can watch their performance at SBS Gayo Daejeon on Christmas Day.
