Making the already star-studded lineup even brighter.
On Monday, October 12, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) officially announced the next batch of four entries to its upcoming 52nd edition, which add to the previously revealed four films.
Completing the list of eight entries in the upcoming film fest are productions featuring stars like Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, Zaijian Jaranilla, and Ruru Madrid.
In alphabetical order, here are the movies that are also part of MMFF 2026, which will begin on December 25, 2026 and tentatively run until January 7, 2027.
Kapuso Action Hero Ruru Madrid and seasoned actor Romnick Sarmenta are starring together in Jesuit Communications Inc.’s Los Salvajes Bravos, which is directed by Paolo Dy.
Also part of this project are Andreas Muñoz, Michael De Mesa, Christian Vasquez, Jojit Lorenzo, Arnold Reyes, Elora Españo, Paolo O’Hara and Javier Godino.
Meanwhile, Yassi Pressman and Pepe Herrera will top-bill the movie Little Hope under Lonewolf Films and is directed and written by Benedict Mique.
Also in the cast are Robert Seña, Isay Alvarez, Empress Schick, Raquel Pareño, Analain Salvador and Adam Buck, among others.
Formrer child star Zaijian Jaranilla returns to the film festival this year to headline Seeds of Peace: The Life of Father Rhoel Gallardo, which is a documentary film by Rommel Galapia Ruiz.
Capping the list of entries is A Perfect Marriage, which features the tandem of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. It is under Quantum Films, with Dan Villegas serving as director.
OTHER MOVIES
Last July 7, the first four movies were confirmed.
2nd Miracle of Cell No. 7, the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Philippine adaptation of the Korean movie Miracle In Cell No. 7 of Viva Films, will have another installment with Aga Muhlach and Xia Vigor set to reprise their roles, while Jodi Sta. Maria is also confirmed to join them. Nuel Naval has been named as its director of the film.
Up next in the line-up is GMA Pictures’ comeback to the festival with Amir, which is set to be top-billed by Dennis Trillo and It’s Showtime child wonder Argus Aspiras.
In Haunted Carnival, a powerhouse cast led by Maricel Soriano will bring spooky vibes to the festive season. The seasoned actress will be joined by other artists such as John Arcilla, Julia Barretto, James Reid, RK Bagatsing, Ronnie Alonte, and Fyang Smith. The film is set to be directed by Joey De Guzman and is a production by Regal Entertainment.
Capping the first batch of four movies for this edition is the groundbreaking collaboration between Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto in The Greatest Showdown, which will be under the direction of Jun Robles Lana.
The comedy movie is a co-production venture between ABS-CBN Studios, Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company, MZet Productions, and APT Entertainment.
Meanwhile, it was also confirmed by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman that the ticket prices to the forthcoming edition had been capped at PHP299 across cinemas, with some operators given the choice to price lower than that.
