Monday, August 3, 2026

It’s a brand new record for Sony Pictures as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” marks the biggest opening weekend for the studio, generating 587-M PHP

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August 3, 2026 – Records have been broken as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” web-slings itself to the biggest post-pandemic opening weekend in the Philippines.


The highly anticipated superhero adventure accumulated 586.9 million PHP during its first 5 days of release July 29 to August 1 on over 700 screens, also claiming the title of the biggest Spider-Man movie and 3rd biggest opening weekend in the Philippines, trailing “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”


This was announced today by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., distributor of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”


“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated the social climate of the Philippines over the weekend, with Filipinos packing cinemas in sold out screenings. Cosplayers turned up in droves, delighting cinemagoers, while mall facades lit up in Spider-Man’s iconic red and blue colors, especially as August 1 is celebrated as Spider-Man Day. 


Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw 


Below are the top ten highest-grossing cinemas in the Philippines:


1

SM MEGAMALL

      15,410,400 



2

POWER PLANT CINEMA

      13,224,243 



3

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS TRINOMA

      12,938,124 


4

GATEWAY CINEPLEX 18

      10,255,035 


5

SM NORTH EDSA

      10,183,538 


6

SM MALL OF ASIA

        9,451,800 


7

SM FAIRVIEW

        9,324,546 


8

ROBINSONS GALLERIA CINEMA

        8,928,074 


9

SM SEASIDE CEBU

        8,000,335 


10

ROBINSONS ANTIPOLO CINEMA

        7,778,960 


11

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS MANILA BAY

        7,063,323 


12

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GLORIETTA

        6,811,630 


13

SM BAGUIO

        6,415,352 


14

SM DASMARIÑAS

        6,415,248 


15

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CIRCUIT

        6,311,691 


16

SHANGRI-LA RED CARPET CINEMAS

        6,037,275 


17

SM MANILA

        5,917,149 


18

SM CLARK

        5,847,765 


19

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS

 CEBU

        5,789,296 


20

SM BACOOR

        5,713,443 



“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is now showing in Philippine theaters nationwide, including ScreenX, 3D/4DX, and other specialty formats.


Official synopsis:


It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.


About Spider-Man: Brand New Day


It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.  

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Are you ready, fighters? 👊💥 Watch the “Blanka v. Ryu Special Look,” featuring Jason Momoa and Andrew Koji in STREET FIGHTER, opening in cinemas October 14

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Jason Momoa as Blanka in Street Fighter


Photo credit: Paramount Pictures



The beast is unleashed. Check out Jason Momoa as Blanka vs. Andrew Koji as Ryu in Street Fighter, hitting Philippine cinemas October 14. 



Watch the “Blanka v. Ryu Special Look”: https://youtu.be/Euv-GhcNq90 



Street Fighter is directed by Kitao Sakurai and stars Noah Centineo (Ken Masters), Andrew Koji (Ryu), Callina Liang (Chun-Li), Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai (Akuma), David Dastmalchian (M. Bison), Cody Rhodes (Guile), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Eric André (Don Sauvage), Mel Jarnson (Cammy), Vidyut Jammwal (Dhalsim), Orville Peck (Vega), Olivier Richters (Zangief), Hirooki Goto (E. Honda), Rayna Vallandingham (Juli), Alexander Volkanovski (Joe), with Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson (Balrog) and Jason Momoa (Blanka; also a co-producer). 



Synopsis: 


Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are


thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next


World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!



Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters



Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present


In Association with Capcom


A Legendary Pictures Production 



"STREET FIGHTER”


 


EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY


JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, Haruhiro Tsujimoto


 


PRODUCED BY


Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama, Stefan Makhoul


 


Based on the CAPCOM Video Game


 


STORY BY


Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman


 


SCREENPLAY BY


T.J. Fixman and Kitao Sakurai


 


DIRECTED BY


Kitao Sakurai 


 


STARRING


 Noah Centineo as “Ken Masters”  


Andrew Koji as “Ryu”  


Callina Liang as “Chun-Li”  


Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as “Akuma”  


David Dastmalchian as “M. Bison”  


Cody Rhodes as “Guile”  


Andrew Schulz as “Dan Hibiki”  


Eric André as “Don Sauvage”  


Vidyut Jammwal as “Dhalsim”


Orville Peck as “Vega”  


Olivier Richters as “Zangief”  


Hirooki Goto as “E. Honda”  


Rayna Vallandingham as “Juli” 


Alexander Volkanovski as “Joe”  


 


With Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson as “Balrog”  


And Jason Momoa as “Blanka”



#StreetFighterMovie


@paramountpicsph



Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures” 

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Watch the official teaser trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” an intense heist thriller directed and starring Michael B. Jordan In cinemas 2027

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Every step was part of a plan. From Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan comes a strikingly sensual heist thriller, “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Like his directorial debut “Creed III,” Jordan directs, produces, and stars this film in which the most dangerous man in the room is the one nobody’s watching.


Watch the teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/DdqFAWbEC7c


“The Thomas Crown Affair” also stars Kenneth Branagh, Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk. The movie arrives in Philippine cinemas 2027.


Check out the poster 



About “The Thomas Crown Affair”:


Academy Award® winner Michael B. Jordan directs, produces, and stars in a visually breathtaking, sensual, and unexpectedly moving heist thriller, where the most dangerous man in the room is the one nobody's watching.


Directed by: Michael B. Jordan


Screenplay By: Drew Pearce and Jason Hall


Story By: Alan R. Trustman and Drew Pearce


Based On A Screenplay By: Alan R. Trustman


Produced by: Michael B. Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Marc Toberoff, Patrick McCormick, Charles Roven


Executive Producers: Jason Hall, Alan R. Trustman



Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Kenneth Branagh, Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurria, Pilou Asbæk 

Hiyaaah! Stephen Chow Kicks Off a New Era with “KUNG FU SOCCER” (功夫女足), Scoring in Philippine Cinemas on August 19!

 ENCORE FILMS PHILIPPINES


Photo credit: Encore Films 



Why choose between Kung fu and soccer when you can have both?


Get ready for a high-energy cinematic showdown as acclaimed filmmaker Stephen Chow returns to the sports-comedy genre with his latest action-packed adventure, “KUNG FU SOCCER” (功夫女足), coming in Philippine cinemas on August 19.


Following the global success of “Shaolin Soccer,” Stephen Chow brings audiences a brand-new story filled with gravity-defying martial arts, spectacular football action, comedy, and an inspiring film about teamwork, friendship, and believing in the impossible.


Watch the official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3y_Tl7IkqQ 


Zhang Xiaofei

Photo credit: Encore Films 


Starring Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Zhang Yixing, “KUNG FU SOCCER” introduces audiences to the Emei Women’s Football Team, a determined group who prove that age, doubts, and setbacks cannot stop those who dare to chase their dreams.


Dilraba Dilmurat

Photo credit: Encore Films 


Whether you are a football fan, a longtime Stephen Chow fan, or simply looking for an entertaining movie experience for the whole family, “KUNG FU SOCCER” promises big laughs, thrilling action, and inspiring moments that prove the greatest victories are achieved when a team believes in one another. 


Photo credit: Encore Films 


Encore Films Philippines invites everyone to experience the fun, laughter, action, and heart of “KUNG FU SOCCER” as it kicks off in Philippine cinemas, August 19.


Stay in the game and follow Encore Films Philippines on Facebook and @encorefilmsph on Instagram for the latest kicks, updates, and upcoming releases. 

It’s a brand new record for Sony Pictures as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” marks the biggest opening weekend for the studio, generating 587-M PHP

 COLUMBIA  PICTURES August 3, 2026 – Records have been broken as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” web-slings itself to the biggest post-pandemic ...