Bleecker Street’s new event cinema division Crosswalk and Universal Pictures Content Group announced today that they have acquired North American and International rights (excluding South Korea, China & Japan), respectively, to Stray Kids : The dominATE Experience, the epic concert film featuring the global K-Pop sensation and their sold-out SoFi Stadium performances, along with behind-the-scenes footage. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Paul Dugdale (Adele: One Night Only, Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour) with documentary segments directed by Farah X (The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion) and produced by Live Nation Studios, the film is slated for a 2026 worldwide release in theaters including IMAX®.
With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide and a fanbase that spans every continent, Stray Kids : The dominATE Experience will provide fans with a bold, large-scale theater experience, allowing them to see a glimpse behind the curtain of their favorite band. The deal was negotiated by Miranda King and Avy Eschenasy forBleecker Street, and Ingrid Pittana for Universal Pictures Content Group with Ross Putman on behalf of Live Nation.
“Stray Kids’ global reach and passionate fanbase perfectly represent the bold, wide-reaching experiences we are constantly wanting to bring to audiences on the big screen,” said Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson. “This film captures the energy, creativity, and connection that make live performances so special, and we’re thrilled to partner with Live Nation to deliver that experience in theaters.”
“We can’t wait to bring international cinema goers across the globe the opportunity to see the spectacular Stray Kids World Tour < dominATE > concert tour in their local towns and cities”, said Helen Parker, EVP, Universal Pictures Content Group. “Stray Kids are one of the most talented and successful K-Pop bands of this generation and as pioneers of the theatrical event cinema model, Universal Pictures Content Group feel privileged to be bringing this phenomenal event to the big screen and hope to have another record-breaking success story with this cinematic experience”.
“Taking live event experiences to screens worldwide is what Live Nation Studios does best,” said Ryan Kroft, Head of Film & TV, Live Nation Studios. “For the incredibly expansive ‘Stray Kids’ fandom or anyone fascinated by the tremendous K-Pop movement, this film has it all- never-before-seen BTS, revealing interviews and front-row concert footage.”
Paul Dugdale, a four-time Grammy nominee and recent two-time Emmy, BAFTA, and DGA Award winner, is one of the world’s leading pop culture directors, responsible for creating critically acclaimed, pioneering concert films, music documentaries and global live events. With 15 theatrically released films to date, Dugdale has worked with some of the world’s biggest artists including Adele, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Coldplay, Ariana Grande, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and more.
Farah X is a multi–award-winning director and editor whose work has been shaped by long-standing creative partnerships with some of the world’s most iconic artists, including Prince, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé. With a rich legacy in music-driven storytelling, she brought her vision to the acclaimed feature documentary The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion, which swept multiple Best Documentary awards around the globe before landing on Netflix. She continued that momentum with the Hulu original RapCaviar Presents: and her collaboration with Beyoncé on Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.
Dugdale is self-represented and Farah X is represented by UTA.
With Stray Kids : The dominATE Experience, Bleecker Street and Universal Pictures Content Group continue to expand their shared reputation for groundbreaking cinematic experiences. In collaboration together their 2026 slate includes recently announced action-comedy feature, STOP! THAT! TRAIN! starring multi-Emmy® winner and entertainment icon RuPaul and directed by Adam Shankman; and Academy Award-winner Alex Gibney’s Musk, centered on the world’s most controversial tech-entrepreneur.
