TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR “THE CONJURING: LAST RITES.” DON’T MISS THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CHAPTER, ONLY IN CINEMAS STARTING SEPTEMBER 3

 

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Home is where the haunt is. Tickets are selling fast for “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson! Book your tickets now at www.conjuringlastrites.com.ph, ahead of the highly anticipated horror movie’s opening, only in cinemas September 3. 

Who’s behind the glass? Watch: https://youtu.be/8PwDMi-OaWs?si=KHPhMRa0Pat2d_yP 

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Official synopsis: 

From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the more than $2 billion theatrical “Conjuring” universe, “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” directed by franchise veteran Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran.

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic “Conjuring” cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.

Don’t miss “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” when it opens in Philippine cinemas September 3. #TheConjuring 

About “The Conjuring: Last Rites”

From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the more than $2 billion theatrical Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by franchise veteran Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran.

The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.

Farmiga and Wilson star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera, as well as Steve Coulter returning as Father Gordon, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

Chaves directs from a screenplay by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick & James Wan, based on characters created by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes. 

The executive producers are Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Natalia Safran, John Rickard, Hans Ritter and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Chaves is joined behind the camera by his creative team, including director of photography Eli Born, production designer John Frankish, editors Elliot Greenberg and Gregory Plotkin, visual effects supervisor Scott Edelstein, visual effects producer Eric Bruneau and costume designer Graham Churchyard, with casting by Rose Wicksteed and Sophie Kingston-Smith. 

The music supervisor is Ian Broucek and the music is by composer Benjamin Wallfisch. New Line Cinema Presents A Safran Company / An Atomic Monster Production, “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” The film will be released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and will be only in theaters and IMAX® in North America on September 5, 2025, and internationally beginning 3 September 2025.

Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures 

SEPTEMBER 2025

 

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in September 2025! 

#TheConjuring

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

September 3 - The Conjuring: Last Rites (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson

Directed by: Michael Chaves

Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/Nt6-4QdDRqE?si=F6Z2UcilhckRyjbq

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic “Conjuring” cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise. 

“Traditional Kamasutra Teacher” (first feature under Ayala Malls Cinemas’ “A-REEL ASIA: Stories from the Heart of the East”)

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

September 3 - Traditional Kamasutra Teacher (Ayala Malls Cinemas EXCLUSIVE)

Cast: Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra, Reza Rahadian

Directed by: Hanung Bramantyo

Trailer (uncut version):

https://youtu.be/OY7E9xm9g0o?si=x3KgbwJ1OLTv9jqE 

Directed by Hanung Bramantyo and set in 1960s Java, “Traditional Kamasutra Teacher” follows Ratri, a young woman raised by a respected gowok who teaches young men about household and sexuality before marriage. After a betrayal by her lover, Ratri seeks revenge through his son years later. 

#CaughtStealingMovie

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

September 10 - Caught Stealing (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/v66YfA8OjnE?si=b0j61XYnS6BY_1nY

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out… 

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale”

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

September 10 - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Universal Pictures / Ayala Malls EXCLUSIVE)

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Paul Giamatti, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Dominic West, Joely Richardson

Directed by: Simon Curtis

Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/P_30wFRxlnA?si=Pz_LLrrGAgR7_JXj 

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. 

#ABigBoldBeautifulJourney

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

September 17 - A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie

Directed by: Kogonada

Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/gSJAtCTzM_M?si=UVWkKKUVVUjAM_8t 

What if you could open a doorway and walk through it to re-live a defining moment from your past? Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present…and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures. 

#ChainsawManMovie

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

September 24 - Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Columbia Pictures)

Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/7JTKa9IkVGQ?si=3Pra6mIPp_a2rdCa

For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules. 

#OneBattleAfterAnother

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

September 24 - One Battle After Another (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/-Q_8SHbon64?si=8wu7rh4sIbdsYhro 

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes “One Battle After Another,” starring Academy Award and BAFTA winner Leonardo DiCaprio. Oscar and BAFTA winners Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro also star alongside Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti, as well as Wood Harris and Alana Haim. 

#GabbysDollhousePH

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

September 24 - Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Laila Lockhart Kraner, Kristen Wiig, Gloria Estefan, Thomas Lennon, Jason Mantzoukas, Ego Nwodim, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villaseñor and Fortune Feimster

Directed by: Ryan Crego

Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/4bgD2Zd4qWc?si=JaQw3Mf_a280lsJR 

DreamWorks Animation elevates its global smash streaming series into its first ever cinematic adventure with “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.” In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.* 

"Mas maganda talaga pag pinanood mo sya sa cinemas." Fans gather as the first audience to watch “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” at the fan screening event

Plus watch Giyu’s seiyuu Tahakiro Sakurai’s special message to Filipino fans!

The IMAX fan screening of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

The excitement was everywhere as fans got into the action at the fan screening of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The moviegoers experienced the epic beginning to the three-part Infinity Castle arc on August 16, ahead of the August 20 release date.

Watch the fan screening event unfold here (FB link)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2mugDuUy1o 

Takahiro Sakurai, voice actor for the Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, also had a special message to the audience before the movie started. 

Watch his video here (download link)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xq9_3iMEpEU9EBHqr5YDJt4NJ9Jj3nUE/view?usp=drivesdk 

Check out more photos from the fan screening: 

A whole barkada coming in to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle 

Fans in Demon Slayer Corps gear, ready to join the Hashira in the Infinity Castle.

The audience seeing the action unfold in the IMAX theater.

Fans dressed as their faves as they come in to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is locally distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. Advance ticket sales are already available in cinemas nationwide, including in IMAX®. Check out the website and social media of your local cinema for more details on how to reserve their tickets.

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle:

Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.

As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.

The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites. 

Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki

Screenplay by: ufotable

Story by: Koyoharu Gotoge

Music by: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina, Hikaru Kondo Cast: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

Sunnies invests in Philippine education with a 10-classroom commitment with Generation HOPE

 

Sunnies turned over two new public school classrooms to Muzon Elementary School in Alitagtag, Batangas as part of their 10-classroom commitment with Generation HOPE. In photo are (from left) Muzon Elementary School Principal Edwin Marasigan, Department of Education OIC Chief Education Supervisor, School Governance and Operations Division Dr. Mario B. Maramot, Alitagtag, Batangas Municipal Mayor Jo-Ann Ponggos, Sunnies Founders Eric Dee, Bea Soriano-Dee, Georgina Wilson, and Jess Wilson, HOPE Business Development Manager Selena Ortiga, and HOPE Partner Relations & Strategic Alliances Angel Samson Antonio.

HOPE, the Philippines’ first certified B Corp and a pioneering impact organization, together with Sunnies Studios, a well-loved Filipino lifestyle brand, has officially turned over two newly built public school classrooms at Muzon Elementary School in Alitagtag, Batangas, part of a broader effort to improve learning spaces amid the country’s ongoing classroom shortage that continues to impact millions of students nationwide.

The classroom turnover marks the first milestone in Sunnies’ pledge to fund a total of 10 classrooms through HOPE’s flagship Generation HOPE campaign, a movement that brings together like-minded organizations to help close the education infrastructure gap in underserved communities. 

New HOPE classrooms were built for the Grade 5 students of Muzon Elementary School, giving them a brighter and better place to learn.

Reflecting on this milestone, HOPE Founder Ms. Nanette Medved-Po shared, “I really thought we should approach the most beloved brands in the country and say we want to do something bigger, and we want to do it together. To inspire the nation to nation-build for education, we have to do it with the support of brands and businesses in the country. We are deeply grateful to Sunnies for partnering with us on this important mission.”

As part of their long-term commitment, Sunnies is supporting the construction of classrooms in high-need public schools across the country. This initiative directly aligns with HOPE’s mission to provide every Filipino child access to safe, nurturing spaces where they can develop essential skills for a brighter future.

HOPE Business Development Manager Ms. Selena Ortiga speaks about the importance of HOPE’s partnership with Sunnies in building classrooms and creating opportunities for Filipino students.

“We are incredibly excited to kick off this meaningful partnership with Sunnies through this classroom turnover,” said Ms. Selena Ortiga, Business Development Manager of HOPE.  

“Every classroom we build represents more than just four walls, it’s a place for learning, dreaming, and transformation. Sunnies’ commitment of 10 classrooms will create ripple effects that reach far beyond the students inside them.”

This collaboration not only helps address the country’s classroom shortage but also sets a compelling example of how brands can lead with purpose. Through Generation HOPE, purpose-driven businesses are turning everyday decisions into long-term, meaningful change.

Sunnies Studios Co-Founder and Head of Product Development Ms. Bea Soriano Dee and Muzon Elementary School Principal Edwin Marasigan exchange Philippine flags, a symbolic tradition observed in all HOPE classroom turnovers.

“We’ve always believed that style and substance can go hand in hand,” said Ms. Bea Soriano-Dee, Co-Founder and Head of Product Development at Sunnies Studios. “Partnering with HOPE allows us to make a meaningful contribution where it’s needed most. Education is something we deeply value, and we’re proud to help provide learning spaces that empower the next generation.”

Sunnies’ partnership with HOPE is part of a larger journey toward being a more mindful and responsible brand. From supporting public education to reducing their environmental footprint through sustainable product design, Sunnies continues to find ways to make a lasting impact.

In June, Sunnies and HOPE introduced Sunnies Studios X HOPE Clean Lens, a safe and gentle lens cleaner to help you see through your lens better, as their first co-branded product, while an everyday staple designed to keep you hydrated while on the go is set to be unveiled soon. 

Inside the HOPE classroom at Muzon Elementary School in Alitagtag, Batangas.

The 10 classrooms funded by Sunnies will serve as long-term investments in the country’s future, opening doors, raising aspirations, and helping Filipino students take confident steps toward their dreams.

Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara praised the initiative, saying, “We thank HOPE for their past initiatives, but this is something different, something truly game-changing, made possible with the support of the Philippines’ private sector. Partnerships like this show how the private sector can help shape the future of our students.”

To date, HOPE has built over 144 classrooms across the country, starting with every bottle of water sold, and now expanding through co-branded products and purpose-led partnerships.

For more information about Generation HOPE, please visit https://www.generationhope.ph/ or follow HOPE on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/generationhope.ph or @generationhope.ph on Instagram for more updates. 

Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings Mike Flanagan’s genre-bending film “The Life of Chuck,” based on Stephen King’s acclaimed novella, to PH cinemas August 20

 

With sneak previews in select Ayala Malls Cinemas on August 16

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

Brace for the latest cinematic journey at Ayala Malls Cinemas as it exclusively brings “The Life of Chuck,” written and directed by Mike Flanagan based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King. Starring a strong ensemble cast led by Tom Hiddleston with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Jacob Tremblay and Matthew Lillard, “The Life of Chuck” opens August 20, with sneak previews on August 16 in the following Ayala Malls Cinemas: Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Glorietta, TriNoma, Bonifacio High Street, U.P. Town Center, Capitol Central, Centrio, Abreeza, Solenad and Harbor Point. 

A home for stories that matter, Ayala Malls Cinemas’ passion for unforgettable curated exclusive films for its patrons paves for an all-new uplifting experience as “The Life of Chuck” is poised to start meaningful conversations with its life-affirming story – a celebration of joy, art and humanity.

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan, “The Life of Chuck” tells the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/dOyXdwXt8d4?si=VepOC-x7mq7ug6mv  

Photo credit: Pioneer Films / Ayala Malls Cinemas

“Life of Chuck” is a departure from what both King and Flanagan are known for. But while Flanagan made his name in the industry because of horror hits such as “Oculus,” “Doctor Sleep” and “The Haunting of Hill House,” King – dubbed the “King of Horror” thanks to genre classics that include “Carrie,” “The Shining” and “It” – has always exhibited an incredibly humanistic approach to storytelling and has straddled a lot of genres beyond just horror, including “The Shawshank Redemption” and “The Green Mile,” both of which were adapted into films that were nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. 

“The Life of Chuck” celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz told in three parts, backwards over time. Though it has elements of fear and grief surrounding death, the film still feels very hopeful and life-affirming. “I’ve never worked on something more joyful. I’ve never worked on anything like this – a movie that does not have one ounce of cynicism. I wanted so badly for it to exist in the world for my children. This is a movie I wanted them to be able to find in their lives when they might need it. And because it’s especially a new thing for me. I wanted to protect that swelling in my heart that I felt when I read it,” says director Flanagan.  

Photo credit: Pioneer Films / Ayala Malls Cinemas

It’s a wonderful feeling that audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival experienced as well. “The Life of Chuck” won the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 TIFF. Flanagan hopes that more movie audiences will experience the peace, hope, joy and affirmation he felt while reading the novella and working on the movie. “I hope the movie helps people look at our world today, at the challenges of each of our individual lives, and encourages them to sometimes put down the briefcase and let yourself dance, whatever that means to you, whatever kind of expression of joy dancing represents, you know, whether that’s painting or just being with family, writing, being athletic, you know, all these different ways that we can let our hearts out,” says Flanagan. 

Ayala Malls Cinemas, strategically nestled in every bustling city in the country, brings “The Life of Chuck” within reach to every film enthusiast – from students to cineastes – and packs in a seamless comfortable experience with plush seats, updated technology, ease of ticket purchase and quality snacks always available at each cinema branch. Known for their lineup that includes prestigious, critically acclaimed movies that can’t be seen elsewhere, Ayala Malls Cinemas is a choice and premiere venue for exclusive movie releases. 

Don’t miss the heartwarming story of “The Life of Chuck” exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting August 20. Catch sneak previews on August 16 at 6:30 PM in the following Ayala Malls Cinemas: Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Glorietta, TriNoma, Bonifacio High Street, U.P. Town Center, Capitol Central, Centrio, Abreeza, Solenad and Harbor Point. To book your tickets, visit www.sureseats.com. For other updates, visit Ayala Malls Cinemas FB and IG pages. 

Five reasons you should see “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” in cinemas

 

Opens in PH cinemas on August 20. Available in IMAX®

Upper Rank Three Demon Akaza readies for a fight

©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

The start of the epic conclusion to one of the most popular anime series is almost here! 

As Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle just around the corner, here’s five reasons to go catch it in cinemas starting August 20: 

Tanjiro falls into the sprawling, ever-changing Infinity Castle

It’s the beginning of the monumental three-part Infinity Castle Arc

The Demon Slayer Corps, along with the powerful Hashira, are locked in the Infinity Castle, the demon stronghold. Their skills are tested to the limit as they fend off hordes of demons to face off with the rest of the Twelve Moon Demons. All roads lead to the final battle between the Demon Slayers and the most powerful demon of all: Muzan Kibutsuji.

Zenitsu lunges into action in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Watch the epic showdown with fellow fans

There’s nothing like watching one of the grandest anime arcs with fellow moviegoers and fans. Newcomers and die-hards alike can come together and appreciate the elevated experience of watching Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in theaters. The energy is sure to be electric as the action unfolds and people cheer for their faves as they go all out in this final battle. 

Gyomei in intense focus as the final battle begins

Top-tier visuals and animation deserve the big screen

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is from famed animation studio ufotable, and the quality of animation has never been higher. The action scenes will be nothing short of cinematic, and it’s the perfect chance to hear the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba musical score in full theatrical force. The film is also available in IMAX® theaters nationwide for the most immersive anime experience possible.

Inosuke is all action while facing demons in the Infinity Castle

Compelling characters will leave you adopting a fave from the franchise

From the powerful demons like Upper Three demon Akaza and Muzan, the formidable Hashira like Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka and Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho, and the endearing Demon Slayer Corps trainees Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, everyone has a favorite from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Watch them take center stage in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle and if you don’t have a favorite yet, you might leave the theater with a Demon Slayer bias. 

Tanjiro Kamado locked in battle in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

It’s one of the biggest and most successful anime franchises, a perfect intro to the genre

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is loved around the world, and fans have long been awaiting the final chapter to the series. If you aren’t into anime yet, let your fan friend take you to a screening and get immersed in the action of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, one of the best anime franchises to get you anime-obsessed.

Tickets to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle are now available in cinemas nationwide, including in IMAX®. Moviegoers can check out the website and social media of their local cinema for more details on how to reserve their tickets. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is locally distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. 

WEAPONS,” THE MYSTERIOUS NEW HORROR/THRILLER FROM “BARBARIAN” DIRECTOR ZACH CREGGER, IS CERTIFIED 100% FRESH BY CRITICS. OPENS ONLY IN CINEMAS AND IMAX AUGUST 6

 

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

“It’s so rare to watch a movie and not know where it’s going, what’s going to happen,” says Zach Cregger, writer/director/producer of horror/thriller “Weapons.” “And I feel confident that that’s the case with ‘Weapons.’” 

The latest movie from Cregger, writer/director of cult hit “Barbarian,” has impressed critics – “Weapons” currently has a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. IGN described “Weapons” as “an absolutely delicious, scary-yet-funny blockbuster that never lets up… The mystery of a mass disappearance and its impact on a small town unfold in a fascinatingly layered way that gives every character a chance to shine; the wise decision to break their stories up into multiple, time-scrambling chapters creates multiple cliffhangers that set up a shattering finale.”

SlashFilm was all praises as well. “A wonderful mixture of bad vibes and macabre fun, ‘Weapons’ is one of the best horror movies of the year, and further confirmation that writer-director Zach Cregger is one of the most exciting voices in the genre right now,” they wrote. 

AwardsWatch commended the film, too, calling it “a chilling masterclass in suspense and POV storytelling that exposes a culture with dwindling empathy that tolerates dehumanizing acts.”

In their 5-star review of the movie, CinemaBlend described “Weapons” as the best horror movie in what has been a remarkable year for horror movies. “It’s intimate while also being epic, it’s scary while expertly utilizing humor as punctuation, and even the most dedicated cinephiles will be rocked by its surprises. It’s perfect and a must-see,” they wrote in their review. 

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

In “Weapons,” when all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. “Weapons” stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/mvHJBNJM_CQ?si=utj-omy4OgBlMWcg 

Watch the mystery unfold when “Weapons” opens only in cinemas and IMAX August 6. Join the conversation and use #WeaponsMovie and visit MaybrookMissing.com for more information. 

Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”

THE END IS NEAR. WATCH THE FINAL TRAILER FOR “THE CONJURING: LAST RITES.” ONLY IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 3

 

Discover why this case ended it all. Watch the final trailer for “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, now! Only in cinemas September 3. 

Trailer: https://youtu.be/Nt6-4QdDRqE 

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Official synopsis: 

From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the more than $2 billion theatrical “Conjuring” universe, “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” directed by franchise veteran Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran.

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic “Conjuring” cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.

Don’t miss “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” when it opens in Philippine cinemas September 3. #TheConjuring 

About “The Conjuring: Last Rites”

From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the more than $2 billion theatrical Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by franchise veteran Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran.

The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.

Farmiga and Wilson star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera, as well as Steve Coulter returning as Father Gordon, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

Chaves directs from a screenplay by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick & James Wan, based on characters created by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes. 

The executive producers are Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Natalia Safran, John Rickard, Hans Ritter and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Chaves is joined behind the camera by his creative team, including director of photography Eli Born, production designer John Frankish, editors Elliot Greenberg and Gregory Plotkin, visual effects supervisor Scott Edelstein, visual effects producer Eric Bruneau and costume designer Graham Churchyard, with casting by Rose Wicksteed and Sophie Kingston-Smith. 

The music supervisor is Ian Broucek and the music is by composer Benjamin Wallfisch. New Line Cinema Presents A Safran Company / An Atomic Monster Production, “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” The film will be released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and will be only in theaters and IMAX® in North America on September 5, 2025, and internationally beginning 3 September 2025.

Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures” 

Don’t miss out on the action! Reserve your tickets now for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle”

 

Opens in PH cinemas on August 20. Available in IMAX

The wait is almost over! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first film in the action-packed trilogy from ufotable is arriving in the Philippine on August 20. Fans can already secure their seats as advance ticket sales are already available in cinemas nationwide, including in IMAX®. Moviegoers can check out the website and social media of their local cinema for more details on how to reserve their tickets.

Watch the main trailer here: https://youtu.be/2eQFygoJBZI

Check out the new poster revealed at the San Diego Comic Con: 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is locally distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle:

Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.

As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.

The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites. 

Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki

Screenplay by: ufotable

Story by: Koyoharu Gotoge

Music by: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina, Hikaru Kondo Cast: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”