Stray Kids’ DominATE Concert Film Scores Big At Box Office
When concerts meet cinema, Stray Kids show how fandom turns into box office power.
The concert film, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, has emerged as an unexpected winner this weekend. It features the K-pop group that has been steadily climbing the charts and making a name for itself worldwide. On a weekend where big Hollywood films failed to make big money, the movie quietly earned millions. Read all about the movie, why we think concert films make a killing, and how this allows for an economical concert act.
Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience Earns Millions Worldwide
Despite stiff competition from big movies such as Avatar: Fire and Ash and Send Help, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience led the box office. Starting with a collection of USD 3.2 million on February 6, Friday, reports say it earned USD 5 million on its opening weekend. Although it had a limited release in 1,724 cinemas in America, its performance is stunning and speaks of the growing reach of K-pop worldwide.
You made them STAY. Now watch them on the big screen.
Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience is out now in cinemas and select IMAX®, SCREENX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX locations worldwide.
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://t.co/7lUigKMVVW@Stray_Kids #The_dominATE_Experience pic.twitter.com/FhK3BFp7Fd
— Live Nation (@LiveNation) February 6, 2026
According to reports, the Stray Kids concert movie garnered a staggering USD 19.1 million worldwide, debuting at number 1 on the box office. Projections say it is unlikely to maintain its position this week. However, the fact that dominATE managed this feat is proof of an evolving cinema-going audience.
Fans Pay For The Adventure At Stray Kids’ DominATE
After debuting in 2017, Stray Kids’ steady rise proves that making meaningful music is successful. The octet’s albums top charts, and their music dominates worldwide. So, their concert film’s performance isn’t a surprise. It indicates what cinema hall audiences want to pay for. Is it the latest flick of a well-established actor (no matter which industry) attractive? Perhaps not.
I went to the stray kids movie as an emotional supporter 😜
and there, people were screaming like it was a real concert!
it was crazy ?!
they got up from their seats running to touch the screen!I know how much work a concert needs and I must say they did more than amazing 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/G18wE4sR94
— Jonginnie (@JonginsPointe) February 5, 2026
No matter the scope of K-pop’s growth, it remains niche. As a result, companies rarely invest in concerts beyond the usual culprits, i.e., big cities in the US, Canada, and some countries in Asia (mainly South Korea and Japan). For those who cannot afford to fly to other cities and countries, concert films such as dominATE make a huge difference. One can meet fans, exchange notes on performances, scream their hearts out, and more at a fraction of the price of a concert ticket. No wonder concert films make such an impact.
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The Stray Kids dominATE film is proof that concert films done right can earn big. We hope more cities and locations get to witness K-pop idols on the big screen, if not in real life.
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First Published: February 09, 2026 7:45 PM
