BTS ARMY Documentary Announces Global Theatrical Release

A new feature-length documentary spotlighting the historic fandom of global superstars BTS is set to hit theaters worldwide this July.

Titled Forever We Are Young, the film centers on ARMY, BTS’s devoted global fanbase, and will open in cinemas on Wednesday, July 30 via Trafalgar Releasing. Tickets will be available beginning July 2 at btsarmymovie.com.

Directed by award-winning filmmakers Grace Lee and Patty Ahn, Forever We Are Young explores the passion, creativity and activism that defines BTS ARMY. From Seoul to Los Angeles, Lewisville to Mexico City, the film follows fans across continents who share one powerful connection: their love for BTS. The project dives into the fan-led movements that helped launch BTS into superstardom and reflects on how ARMY has become a global symbol of unity, inclusion and collective strength.

“There is no BTS without ARMY and no ARMY without BTS,” said co-directors Lee and Ahn in a joint statement. “We’re excited for audiences to go on an emotional journey and meet a fandom that made us laugh, cry, and think.”

Forever We Are Young made its world premiere at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas, to sold-out audiences and standing ovations, followed by screenings in cities like Copenhagen, Mexico City, and Los Angeles. The film features stories from ReactorCon in Texas, dance cover groups in South Korea, and longtime fans who have organized and mobilized ARMY since BTS’s 2013 debut.

Produced by Eurie Chung, Grace Lee, Nora Chute, and Patty Ahn, and executive produced by Oscar winner Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom), Caitrin Rogers, and James Shin, the film blends personal stories with global milestones to illustrate ARMY’s profound cultural impact. Oscar Vazquez and Aldo Velasco serve as editors, with original music by Andrew Orkin and cinematography by Jerry Henry.

BTS, whose name stands for “Bangtan Sonyeondan” (Beyond the Scene), debuted in 2013 and have since become one of the most successful acts in pop history. With six Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and millions of albums sold globally, the group’s cultural influence extends well beyond music. ARMY, short for “Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth,” now boasts over 90 million members worldwide.

Trafalgar Releasing has a long history of distributing BTS content, including record-breaking concert films and live event broadcasts. “The global impact of BTS is undeniable,” said Kymberli Frueh, SVP of Content Acquisitions and Programming at Trafalgar Releasing. “We are proud to bring this film to big screens across the globe to celebrate the impact of the fans themselves.”

Select theaters will feature limited-edition posters and themed concessions for the release.

Forever We Are Young opens worldwide on July 30. For updates and tickets, visit btsarmymovie.com.