H.E.R. and Liza Soberano star in the first DreamWorks Animation film centered around Filipino culture, “Forgotten Island”

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An unbreakable bond between two friends gets challenged in “Forgotten Island,” an animated original film brought to life by DreamWorks Animation. The film, featuring Filipino culture at the forefront, stars H.E.R. and Liza Soberano as high school graduates Jo and Raissa. As they prepare to take separate paths in their life, Jo and Raissa accidentally travel into the island of Nakali, a mysterious island populated by Filipino mythical creatures. As they look for a way hom, they stumble upon weredog Raww (Dave Franco), and the most feared creature on the island, The Dreaded Manananggal (Lea Salonga).

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/PJuAkccq3ks

“Forgotten Island” also stars Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, and Ronny Chieng. Catch the captivating tale as “Forgotten Island” arrives in Philippine cinemas on September 23. Check out Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest news and updates.

About “Forgotten Island”:

Your best friendship is worth fighting for.

DreamWorks Animation, the studio that brought you unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a gosling in The Wild Robot, now welcomes a dazzling and emotional story about two lifelong best friends who must come together  before they drift apart in Forgotten Island. 

The new original film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. 

Grammy and Academy Award® winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths. 

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.

Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

The film’s all-star voice cast also includes Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn) and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN).  

DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island is distributed by Universal Pictures. 

Chris Pratt and Charlie Day team up once more as Mario and Luigi in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”

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In PH cinemas April 4

The iconic brothers are back in action in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, starring Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi. Also returning for an adventure across space is Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michel Key as Toad, and more. New faces voice beloved characters making their big screen debut including Brie Larson as Rosalina.

The brothers Mario and Luigi are thrown into another mission after settling into their new life in the Mushroom Kingdom, as a mysterious call for help points them into Princess Peach’s mysterious past. This launches the duo off the face of the planet, and into unfamiliar worlds, with familiar friends, new allies, and an unexpected enemy.

Watch the final trailer: https://youtu.be/ppXEz-ZheVY

Chris Pratt was excited to pull the gloves back on as Mario, fresh from saving his hometown Brooklyn and the Mushroom Kingdom. For Pratt, one of the best qualities Mario possesses is his indomitable spirit. “He is a little guy, but he never gives up,” Pratt says. “He is unstoppable because he believes in himself. He is not boastful; he just shows up for the people he cares about. I love his relationships with his brother, his family and with Peach. No challenge is too big for him, and that is what makes him heroic.” 

The focus on the siblings’ relationship was also a strong point for Pratt, having grown up fans of the franchise with his own brother. “My brother and I grew up playing the Super Mario games together,” Pratt says. “The film captures something true about having siblings. You know each other your whole life. You go through everything together. Some relationships are fleeting, but siblings are for life. It means a lot to be able to bring that to the screen. When we were kids, my brother always got to play as Mario. Now I finally get my turn.” 

For Charlie Day, contrasting Mario’s head-on attitude with Luigi’s cautious bravery was very appealing to act out. “Luigi has that underdog sensibility,” Day says. “With Mario, you get the classic hero who runs toward danger to save the day. With Luigi, you have the guy who says, ‘I want to save the day, but I also do not want to get hurt,’ and I think that makes him relatable. His innocence is something you root for, because he loves his brother enough to follow him anywhere.” 

Day feels a sense of responsibility in handling such an iconic character, who is beloved by fans across the globe, and ones close to Day himself. “I have a son who is fourteen now, and watching this movie, I became emotional remembering how much joy these games gave me as a kid,” Day says. “I would play with my sister and my friends, and we would get lost in this world. Both through the movie and through watching my son discover gaming on his own brings me back to that time. That is the power of this world.”

We’re off once more as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives in Philippine cinemas on Black Saturday, April 4. Tickets available now! Head to your local cinema or visit their website for more details. Check out Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest news and updates. 

APRIL 2026

 

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in April 2026! 

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April 4 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Kevin Michael Richardson and Brie Larson

Directed by: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic

Trailer: https://youtu.be/bV-A2-iJc-Q   

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo. 

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April 4 - The Drama (Pioneer Films)

Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson

Directed by: Kristoffer Borgli

Trailer: https://youtu.be/6zmKcUa4Xxk 

Official Synopsis: 

A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. 

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

April 15 - Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, with Veronica Falcón

Directed by: Lee Cronin

Produced by: James Wan, Jason Blum and John Keville

Trailer: https://youtu.be/Dg8AzYx6Tsw 

Official synopsis: 

Hot off the record-setting resurrection of “EVIL DEAD RISE,” writer/director Lee Cronin turns to one of the most iconic horror stories of all time with an audacious and twisted retelling: “LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY.” 

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace – eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. 

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

April 22 - Michael (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Trailer: https://youtu.be/kqqTmCv-f-4 

Official synopsis: 

MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.* 

A brand new record has been set! “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” becomes biggest trailer in history with 718.6 million views

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Out in PH cinemas on July 29

Upon its debut, the internet erupted with excitement, propelling Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer to a historic 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours, per WaveMetrix. The trailer had already become the most-watched ever within just eight hours of launch, reaching 373 million views worldwide and surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine’s previous 24-hour record (365 million).

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs?si=f_DaGH3-pUQjjfiw

The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer also surpassed the 24-hour record set by Grand Theft Auto VI (475 million views), which was previously billed as the biggest video launch of all time upon its 2025 release. The trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home—which went on to earn $1.9 billion at the global box office—generated 355.5 million views in its first 24 hours. After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he's devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is swinging into Philippine cinemas on July 29. 

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.

Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton

Written by: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers

Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

Produced by: Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, Rachel O’Connor

Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, David Cain

Cast: Tom Holland. Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo

Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

“Project Hail Mary” shoots for the stars with biggest debut of the year, with a $140.9 million global box office opening weekend

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Now in PH cinemas

Amaze. Amaze. Amaze! Epic space adventure Project Hail Mary launched with the highest-grossing film debut of the year, landing at a $140.9 million box office opening weekend. The film opened to $80.5 million in North America, and captured an additional $60.4 million from international markets. The film is an adaptation of The Martian author Andy Weir’s novel of the same name, directed by duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. 

Project Hail Mary also had a stellar opening weekend in the Philippines, earning 29,258,184 on its first five days. This marks the biggest Hollywood opening weekend of 2026. Propelled by excellent word of mouth,

Project Hail Mary is also the biggest Hollywood original non-franchise film opening since Oppenheimer.

Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as science teacher Ryland Grace, who wakes up aboard a spacecraft with no memory of who he is or why he’s in space. As he slowly recollects his memories, he’s reminded of his mission: To save a dimming sun and prevent the Earth from entering an extinction event. An unexpected encounter leads to an alien ally he names “Rocky,” and together they do what it takes to save their respective homes.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/vaQsHsHF9n8

Project Hail Mary is now showing in Philippine cinemas Project Hail Mary is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #ProjectHailMary @columbiapicph

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

The Empire State Building lights up in red and blue as Tom Holland and fans from around the world celebrate the launch of the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” trailer

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Out in PH cinemas on July 29

Tom Holland surrounded by fans celebrating the launch of the official trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on top of the Empire State Building

A one-of-a-kind trailer debut event was spearheaded by actor Tom Holland for his latest film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Local fans were invited to join Holland in the grand launch of the trailer. The iconic Empire State Building was lit in Spider-Man’s iconic red and blue in time with the release of the trailer.

Watch the Empire State Building light for the trailer launch: https://youtu.be/9JbeVupC5gE

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs?si=f_DaGH3-pUQjjfiw 

Fans all over the world celebrated a brand new day with a special video sharing personal stories about what Spider-Man meant to them. It’s then followed by an exclusive piece of the official trailer, with the fan tagging the next one in the sequence. They encouraged audiences to follow the relay across time zones to simultaneously celebrate a “Brand New Day.”

L: Tom Holland preparing to pull the lever that will turn on the Spider-Man themed lights of the Empire State Building | R: Tom Holland posing with a miniature display of the Empire State Building 

Watch the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” be celebrated across the globe: https://youtu.be/SdRr0urgZFo

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” arrives in Philippine cinemas on July 29.

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.

Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton

Written by: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers

Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

Produced by: Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, Rachel O’Connor

Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, David Cain

Cast: Tom Holland. Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo

Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

A brand new day has begun. Watch the official trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”

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Out in PH cinemas on July 29

Your friendly neighborhood hero is back in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The film stars Tom Holland as Spider-Man, with Zendaya and Jacob Batalon reprising their roles as MJ and Ned. The film also stars Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs?si=f_DaGH3-pUQjjfiw

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is swinging into Philippine cinemas on July 29.

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

After the record-breaking global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.

Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton

Written by: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers

Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

Produced by: Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, Rachel O’Connor

Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, David Cain

Cast: Tom Holland. Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo

Credit: “Columbia Pictures”