Universal and Bleecker Street Acquire Concert Film on K-pop Group Twice
The film documents the band’s performance at London’s O2 Arena and will open in theaters in February 2027.
By Camila Herrera ·
Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk division and Universal Pictures Content Group have purchased the distribution rights to “Twice: This Is For… You.” The acquisition secures North American rights for Crosswalk and international rights for Universal. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 5, 2027.
The documentary centers on the nine-member K-pop group Twice during their “This Is For” world tour. It features live concert footage recorded at London’s O2 Arena. The production also includes behind-the-scenes material that offers access to the members of the band.
Helen Parker, executive vice president of Universal Pictures Content Group, described the group as a global phenomenon. She stated that the film captures the specific elements that make their live performances distinct. Parker noted the acquisition follows the release of “Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience,” which the same partners distributed earlier this year.
Paul Dugdale and Hannah Lux Davis served as directors for the project. Dugdale previously directed the Stray Kids concert film and “Adele: One Night Only.” Davis directed the music videos for Adele’s “Nicole Kidman” and Ariana Grande’s “thank you, next.” Live Nation Studios produced the film, which is a sequel in the event cinema market for major musical acts.
Twice formed in 2015 under JYP Entertainment. The group consists of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. The band has achieved a No. 1 placement on the Billboard 200 and seven consecutive top 10 entries on that chart. The Recording Industry Association of America has certified two of their works as Gold and one as Platinum.
