Celebrating Katseye's Rise
Katseye Documentary 'Wild Hearts' Premieres Globally August 12, Charting Rise to Stardom
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The documentary features all five current Katseye members — Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza and Yoonchae Jeung — with Manon Bannerman not appearing due to her hiatus.
The film is produced by Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures in partnership with HYBE X GEFFEN, coming from the same team behind Netflix's Pop Star Academy, and Trafalgar Releasing is distributing it as a global cinema event.
KATSEYE is a two-time Grammy-nominated group, with nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'Gabriela,' and has also been named TikTok's Global Artist of the Year.
The WILD EP is slated for release on August 14 via HYBE x Geffen Records, following 2025's BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200.
Pop group Katseye is heading to theaters worldwide on August 12 with a new documentary, *Katseye: Wild Hearts*, directed by Nadia Hallgren. The film arrives just two days before the group's third EP, *WILD*, drops on August 14 via HYBE x Geffen Records. The Wrap reported that tickets went on sale July 15 for the limited global cinema event.
The documentary is described as a love letter to EYEKONS — the name for Katseye's fan community. It features never-before-seen footage, fan-submitted videos, and intimate interviews. The release marks a major moment for the two-time Grammy-nominated group, who also holds the title of TikTok's Global Artist of the Year. Yahoo noted the film comes from the same team behind Netflix's *Pop Star Academy*.
From Dream Academy to the Big Screen
Katseye formed through the Netflix competition series *Pop Star Academy: HYBE x Geffen*. The documentary charts the group's full journey — from that formation process through early struggles and their rise to global pop stardom. JamBase reported the film includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage that fans have never seen before.
The five members featured are Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung. Member Manon Bannerman does not appear in the film. She is currently on hiatus from the group. The Wrap confirmed her absence from the documentary.
Trafalgar Releasing Brings Film to Global Cinemas
The documentary is produced by Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures in partnership with HYBE X GEFFEN. Trafalgar Releasing — a company known for large-scale global cinema events — is handling distribution. The Wrap reported the theatrical run is limited, making it a special one-time event for fans around the world.
Hallgren, who directed the film, is known for her work on intimate, character-driven documentaries. The project leans into the bond between Katseye and their EYEKONS fan base. Fan-made videos are woven directly into the film alongside the group's own footage and interviews.
Grammy Nods, Billboard Charts, and a Sold-Out Tour
Katseye has earned two Grammy nominations — Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song 'Gabriela.' Their 2025 EP *BEAUTIFUL CHAOS* debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200. Yahoo noted the group has built one of the fastest-rising fanbases in pop music over the past year.
The *WILD* EP drops August 14, just two days after the documentary premieres. The group's WILDWORLD TOUR — already sold out — kicks off September 1. The back-to-back releases signal a major push by HYBE x Geffen to cement Katseye's place in mainstream pop. JamBase confirmed the tour launch date.
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