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Stray Kids Dominate Global Box Office as Concert Documentary Opens at No. 1

Tanisha Cardozo

Stray Kids have once again proven that their influence extends far beyond music charts and sold-out arenas. Their concert documentary, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, debuted at No. 1 at the global box office, earning an impressive $19.1 million worldwide in its opening weekend and marking a major milestone for K-pop in cinemas.

Released internationally by Universal Pictures and in North America by Bleecker Street, the film collected $13.2 million from overseas markets and $5.6 million domestically, immediately placing it among the most successful K-pop concert films ever released. The international performance has been particularly strong, with Mexico leading the way at $2.1 million, followed by Germany at $1.5 million and the United Kingdom and Ireland at $1.3 million, highlighting the group’s truly global fanbase.

Industry trackers have noted that the film is outperforming earlier K-pop concert documentaries such as BTS Yet to Come to the Cinema, Bring the Soul: The Movie, and Break the Silence: The Movie, making Stray Kids’ cinematic debut one of the most powerful in the genre to date. A significant portion of the film’s success came from premium formats, with IMAX screenings contributing over 20 percent of the global box office and delivering the biggest opening weekend ever for a Korean-language film in the format.

The dominATE Experience captures the energy, scale, and emotion of Stray Kids’ world tour, including their sold-out performance at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The film allows fans to relive the concert atmosphere in a communal theatrical setting, blending live performance, fan connection, and cinematic spectacle. Industry experts have pointed out that concert films are relatively low-cost productions with high returns, especially when powered by passionate fandoms, strong merchandise sales, and global appeal.

The film’s release also benefited from a quieter Hollywood weekend, with major studios holding back releases around the Super Bowl period, allowing Stray Kids to take center stage at the global box office. Analysts believe this success further cements K-pop’s place in mainstream global cinema, proving that music fandoms can drive theatrical experiences just as powerfully as blockbuster franchises.

With Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, the group has not only captured the intensity of their live performances but has also set a new benchmark for K-pop concert films worldwide. As audiences continue to fill theaters across continents, the film stands as a reminder that Stray Kids are not just dominating stages — they are dominating global pop culture itself.

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Stray Kids Take dominATE World Tour to Cinemas With Powerful New Trailer

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Stray Kids are set to redefine the concert film experience with ‘Stray Kids: The DominATE Experience’, as the newly released trailer makes it clear that this cinematic outing goes far beyond a standard stadium concert film. While the dominATE World Tour is remembered for its record-breaking crowds, explosive choreography and massive global scale, the trailer reveals a deeper, more intimate layer — positioning the film as both a spectacular live performance and a revealing documentary about the band itself. Stray Kids are not just bringing the noise of their world tour to cinemas; they are bringing the emotion, pressure and humanity that exist behind the spotlight.

The trailer seamlessly blends sweeping visuals from the group’s sold-out SoFi Stadium shows with quieter, behind-the-scenes moments that capture life on the road. Towering stages, roaring fans and synchronized performances dissolve into candid reflections from the members, offering rare insight into the emotional weight of a tour that marked a defining chapter in their careers. Opening with leader Bang Chan asking, “Have you been to one of our concerts?”, the trailer immediately establishes a personal dialogue with fans, drawing them into the journey rather than placing them at a distance. As high-energy concert footage gives way to backstage conversations, members speak openly about gratitude, disbelief and perseverance — with Han and Lee Know admitting how surreal the experience still feels, Hyunjin acknowledging the difficulty of the journey, and Felix sharing his desire to be a source of light in dark times.

What stands out is how directly the members address their connection with STAY, the fandom that has grown alongside them. Bang Chan’s acknowledgment that the group wouldn’t be where they are without their fans, I.N.’s heartfelt gratitude, and Changbin’s determination not to let supporters down reinforce the emotional core of the film. These moments, paired with Seungmin’s simple yet powerful declaration that “music is my life,” underline why The DominATE Experience feels less like a recap and more like a shared reflection between artists and audience. The trailer closes with a surge of energy from “MOUNTAINS,” reminding viewers that despite the introspection, the heart of Stray Kids remains firmly rooted in music and performance.

Produced by Live Nation Studios and directed by Paul Dugdale and Farah X, the film arrives in cinemas worldwide on February 6, 2026, including IMAX and immersive formats such as SCREENX, 4DX and Ultra 4DX, with select fan screenings beginning February 4. Coming off a historic 2025 that saw the dominATE World Tour rank among the top global tours with over 1.3 million tickets sold, the concert film extends Stray Kids’ reach beyond arenas and into theatres across the world. By transforming their live show into a cinematic experience that balances spectacle with soul, ‘Stray Kids: The DominATE Experience’ turns the tour into something lasting — a powerful celebration of music, resilience and the bond between Stray Kids and their fans.