Katseye: Wild Hearts

Katseye: Wild Hearts
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNadia Hallgren
Produced by
  • Lana Barkin
  • Lauren Cioffi
  • Mitra Darab
  • Andrew Ibea
  • Jay Ihn
  • Hayan Park
  • Sarina Roma
  • Jared Shelton
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byTrafalgar Releasing
Release dates
  • August 4, 2026 (2026-08-04) (AMC The Grove 14)
  • August 12, 2026 (2026-08-12) (United States)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$5.9 million[1]

Katseye: Wild Hearts is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Nadia Hallgren and produced by Hybe, Geffen, Interscope Films, and Boardwalk Pictures. It began a limited theatrical release worldwide on August 12, preceding their third EP Wild, with distribution by Trafalgar Releasing.

Plot

The film follows Katseye since their debut to current times, featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes moments from important points in their career, such as the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations, or fan reactions such as the Internet's initial reception to "Gnarly".[2][3]

Background and development

On April 9, 2026, Katseye released "Pinky Up", as a single for a then-unannounced upcoming EP, ahead of their performance at Coachella 2026 the next day.[4] At the conclusion of their second Coachella set, they announced Wild, slated for release on August 14, 2026.[5]

On July 8, 2026, it was announced that Katseye's labels, Hybe and Geffen, together with Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures, planned to release a docummentary film on August 12, 2026.[6][7][8]

The film features member Manon Bannerman, who has been on hiatus since February 2026.[9][10]

Release

Katseye: Wild Hearts had its world premiere on August 4, 2026, at AMC The Grove 14, in Los Angeles, California.[11]

The film had its worldwide theatrical release with limited screenings on August 12, 2026.[12]

Reception

In the United States, the film debuted in fifth place at the box office with $4 million from 724 screens.[13] In Australia, it also debuted in fifth place with $359k, taking its cumulative total to $454k with advance screenings.[14] In the United Kingdom, it debuted at number seven with £368k across the 3-day weekend, for a £724k total.[15] In Brazil, it opened in sixth place with R$838k.[16] In Italy, it made its debut in seventh place grossing €123k.[17] The film earned $7.5 million in its opening weekend worldwide.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Katseye: Wild Hearts - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ Inoue, Todd (August 12, 2026). "Katseye's glossy new documentary, 'Wild Hearts,' becomes a cautionary tale". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Sanchez, Chelsey (August 13, 2026). "The 5 Biggest Fan Takeaways From Katseye: Wild Hearts". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (April 1, 2026). "Katseye Announce New Single "Pinky Up" Before Coachella". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on April 5, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (April 15, 2026). "Katseye Set to Drop New EP, 'Wild,' in August". Variety. Archived from the original on July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  6. ↑ Stickler, Jon (July 8, 2026). "KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Film Coming To Cinemas Worldwide In August". Stereoboard. Archived from the original on July 8, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  7. ↑ Hess, Tobias (July 8, 2026). "KATSEYE's 'WILDHEARTS' movie is coming August 2026". The Fader. Archived from the original on July 8, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (July 15, 2026). "KATSEYE Marvel At Their Rapid Rise to Global Stardom in First High-Energy Trailer For 'KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS' Film". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 25, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  9. ↑ Olson, Samantha (August 5, 2026). "Will Manon Be in the 'KATSEYE: Wild Hearts' Movie? Lara Raj Just Spilled Some Tea on Her Hiatus". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ Olson, Samantha (August 13, 2026). "Never-Before-Seen Clips Reveal Manon in the 'KATSEYE: Wild Hearts' Movie". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  11. ↑ Stone, Rachel (August 5, 2026). "KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Documentary to Premiere in Los Angeles". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  12. ↑ Watts, TJ (August 12, 2026). "KATSEYE take over the big screen with WILD HEARTS". QNews. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ Davidson, Denton (August 17, 2026). "'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' holds No. 1 for 3rd week as 'Odyssey' outruns 'End of Oak Street,' and 'Katseye: Wild Hearts' sneaks into Top 5". GoldDerby. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  14. ↑ McNamara, Lauren (August 17, 2026). "Australian Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Stays on Top". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  15. ↑ Dalton, Ben (August 17, 2026). "'The End Of Oak Street' opens with £2m at UK-Ireland box office; 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', 'The Odyssey' near milestones". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  16. ↑ Morales, Miguel (August 17, 2026). "Bilheteria - Homem-Aranha: Um Novo Dia Bate US$ 2 Bilhões em bilheteria global em apenas 3 semanas; confira os números atualizados do filme no Brasil" [Box office - Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits $2 billion at the global box office in just 3 weeks; check out the updated numbers of the film in Brazil]. Arroba Nerd (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Italy Box Office, August 10–16: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey remain at the top of the chart, while The End of Oak Street makes its debut". Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo. August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  18. ↑ Bumbray, Chris (August 21, 2026). "Weekend Box Office: Spidey on top with another $70 million as The End of Oak Street stumbles". JoBlo.com. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
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