BTS Unveil Trailer for 'The Return' Documentary

The behind-the-scenes film chronicles the making of the group's highly anticipated comeback album 'Arirang'.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:38am

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BTS have released the trailer for their new documentary 'BTS: The Return', which follows the group as they reunite in Los Angeles to create their first album since the members completed mandatory military service in South Korea. The film captures the members reflecting on their time apart and their efforts to rediscover their identity as a team.

Why it matters

As one of the biggest pop acts in the world, BTS's return to music after a multi-year hiatus is a highly anticipated event. The documentary provides fans an intimate look at the creative process behind the group's comeback and the personal challenges they faced in reuniting and reimagining their sound.

The details

The documentary will debut on Netflix on March 27, just a week after the release of BTS's new album 'Arirang' on March 20. In the trailer, the members are shown in Los Angeles, where they lived together for two months to write and record the new album. The group discusses the 'impermanence of time' and the effort required to 'find out what makes us BTS' after their military service.

  • BTS's new album 'Arirang' is set to release on March 20, 2026.
  • The documentary 'BTS: The Return' will debut on Netflix on March 27, 2026.

The players

BTS

A popular South Korean boy band consisting of members RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, J-Hope and Jung Kook.

RM

The leader of BTS, who discusses the group's creative process and schedule in the documentary.

Netflix

The streaming platform that will host the premiere of the 'BTS: The Return' documentary.

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What they’re saying

“In the military, time just passed by, but here in L.A., you really feel the impermanence of time. And we're trying to find out what makes us BTS.”

— RM, BTS Leader

What’s next

Fans eagerly await the release of BTS's new album 'Arirang' on March 20, 2026, which will be followed by the premiere of the 'BTS: The Return' documentary on Netflix a week later on March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

BTS's highly anticipated comeback after their military service hiatus represents the group's efforts to rediscover their identity and connection as a team, showcasing their resilience and the enduring popularity of one of the world's biggest pop acts.