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List of Philippine films of 2018

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This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2018.

Top grossing films

The films released in 2018 by domestic gross are as follows:

Highest-grossing films of 2018
Rank Title Distributor Domestic gross
(in estimated amount)
Ref.
1 The Hows of Us Star Cinema ₱ 601,000,000 [1]
2 Exes Baggage Black Sheep Productions ₱ 206,700,000 [2]
3 Sid and Aya: Not a Love Story Viva Films ₱ 160,000,000 [3]
4 Miss Granny Viva Films ₱ 135,000,000 [4]
5 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Star Cinema ₱ 100,000,0001 [5]
6 Kasal ₱ 100,000,000 [6]
7 My Perfect You ₱ 100,000,0002 [7]
8 Never Not Love You Viva Films ₱ 92,000,000 [8]
9 Meet Me in St. Gallen Spring Films and Viva Films ₱ 75,000,000 [9]
10 The Day After Valentine's Viva Films ₱ 67,500,000 [10]
Notes
1. ^ Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes earned an estimated total of ₱ 120,000,000 which includes international gross.[5]
2. ^ My Perfect You earned an estimated total of ₱ 136,000,000 which includes international gross.[11]

Films

January–March

Color key
  – a Sinag Maynila Film Festival entry film
Opening Title Production outfit Cast and crew Genre Source
January 17 Mama's Girl Regal Entertainment Connie Macatuno (director); Sofia Andres, Diego Loyzaga, Jameson Blake, Sylvia Sanchez Romance, Comedy [12]
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Star Cinema, Quantum Films, The IdeaFirst Company Jun Lana (director); Judy Ann Santos, Angelica Panganiban Comedy [13]
January 24 Fallen Not Forgotten Caelestis Productions Adrian Belic, Sally Jo Bellosillo (documentarists) Documentary [14]
Mr. & Mrs. Cruz Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (director); Ryza Cenon, JC Santos Romance, Drama [15]
January 31 Changing Partners
*(2018 commercial release)
Cinema One Originals, Star Cinema Dan Villegas (director); Agot Isidro, Jojit Lorenzo, Sandino Martin, Anna Luna Musical, Drama [16]
February 7 Meet Me in St. Gallen Viva Films, Spring Films Irene Villamor (director); Bela Padilla, Carlo Aquino Romance, Drama [17]
February 14 My Fairy Tail Love Story Regal Entertainment, The Idea First Company Perci Intalan (director); Janella Salvador, Elmo Magalona, Kiko Estrada Romance, Fantasy [18]
Sin Island Star Cinema Gino M. Santos (director); Coleen Garcia, Xian Lim, Nathalie Hart Erotic thriller [19]
February 21 The Significant Other Cineko Productions, Star Cinema Joel Lamangan (director); Lovi Poe, Tom Rodriguez, Erich Gonzales Drama, Romance [20]
February 28 Amnesia Love Viva Films Albert Langitan (director); Paolo Ballesteros, Yam Concepcion Romance, Comedy [21]
March 7 Magbuwag ta Kay...
*(2018 commercial re-release)
Viva Films, Heritage Productions Reuben Joseph Aquino, Janice Perez (directors); Rowell Ucat, Akiko Solon Romance, Comedy [22][23][24]
Ang Pambansang Third Wheel Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company Ivan Payawal (director); Yassi Pressman, Sam Milby Romance, Comedy [25]
Abomination
*(2018 commercial release)
Solar Entertainment, Brillante Mendoza Yam Laranas (director); Tippy Dos Santos, Toni Moynihan, Justine Peña, Paul Holmes, Lukas Magallano Crime, Mystery, Thriller [26]
Bomba
*(2018 commercial release)
Ralston Jover (director); Allen Dizon, Angellie Nicholle Sanoy, Allan Paule, Sue Prado, Kate Brios, Joel Saracho Drama
El Peste Richard Somes (director); Mon Confiado, Jean Judith Javier, Alvin Anson, Leon Miguel, Tikoy Aguiluz, Jim Libiran Horror, Drama
Melodrama/Random/Melbourne! Matthew Victor Pastor (director); Celina Yuen, Bridget O'Brien, Rachel Javier, Khoa Le, Matt Furlani, Vlady T Drama, Musical, Thriller
Tale of the Lost Boys
*(2018 commercial release)
Joselito Altarejos (director); Oliver Aquino, Ta Su Drama
March 14 My Perfect You Star Cinema Cathy Garcia-Molina (director); Pia Wurtzbach, Gerald Anderson Romance, Comedy [27][28]
March 21 Simplicity iDOLTap Productions and Studios Inc. David Hulbert, Kazuhiko Parungao (directors); Mary Joy Apostol, Alexa Miro, Nami Onuma, Riva Quenery, Kelly Welt Comedy [29]
March 31 Never Not Love You Viva Films, Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects Antoinette Jadaone (director); James Reid, Nadine Lustre Romance, Drama [30]

April–June

Color key
  – a CineFilipino entry film
Opening Title Production outfit Cast and crew Genre Source
April 11 Almost a Love Story BG Productions International Louie Ignacio (director); Barbie Forteza, Derrick Monasterio Romance [31]
April 18 DOTGA: Da One That Ghost Away Star Cinema Tony Y. Reyes (director); Kim Chiu, Ryan Bang Horror, Comedy [32]
April 20 Throwback Today
*(2018 commercial release)
Cinema One Originals, Star Cinema Joseph Teoxon (director); Carlo Aquino, Annicka Dolonius, Kat Galang Sci-fi [33]
May 2 Single/Single: Love Is Not Enough Cinema One, The Philippine Star, Star Cinema Veronica Velasco, Pablo Biglang-Awa, Jr. (directors); Shaina Magdayao, Matteo Guidicelli Romance, Drama [34]
May 9 My 2 Mommies Regal Entertainment Eric Quizon (director); Solenn Heussaff, Paolo Ballesteros, Maricel Soriano Comedy, Drama [35]
Squad Goals: #FBois Viva Films Mark Meily (director); Julian Trono, Vitto Marquez, Andrew Muhlach, Daniel Huschka, Jack Reid Youth-oriented [36]
Delia and Sammy CineFilipino Therese Cayaba (director); Rosemarie Gil, Jaime Fabregas, Nico Antonio Drama [37]
The Eternity Between Seconds Alec Figuracion (director); TJ Trinidad, Yeng Constantino Romance
Excuse Me Po Ronald Batallones (director); Elizabeth Oropesa Drama, Crime
Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus Dwein Baltazar (director); Nicco Manalo, Dylan Rae Talon, Soliman Cruz, Anthony Falcon Romance
Hitboy Bor Ocampo (director); Adrian Cabido Action, Crime
Mata Tapang Rod Marmol (director); Edgar Allan Guzman, Arron Villaflor Drama, Comedy
Mga Mister ni Rosario Alpha Habon (director); Joross Gamboa, Kate Alejandrino Romantic comedy
Poon Roni Benaid (director); Glydel Mercado, Shy Carlos Horror
May 16 Kasal Star Cinema Ruel Bayani (director); Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino, Derek Ramsay Romance, Drama [38]
May 23 Citizen Jake Cinema Artists Philippines, Solar Pictures Mike de Leon (director); Atom Araullo Noir, Crime, Drama [39][40]
So Connected Regal Entertainment Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Jameson Blake, Janella Salvador Romance [41]
May 30 Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story GreatCzar Media Productions, Star Cinema Caesar Soriano (director); Martin Escudero Historical [42]
Ang Panahon ng Halimaw Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Epicmedia Productions, Globe Studios Lav Diaz (director); Piolo Pascual, Shaina Magdayao Musical, Drama [43]
Sid and Aya: Not a Love Story Viva Films, N2 Productions Irene Villamor (director); Dingdong Dantes, Anne Curtis Romance [44]
June 20 Cry No Fear Viva Films Richard Somes (director); Ella Cruz, Donnalyn Bartolome Horror [45]
June 27 The Write Moment
*(2018 commercial release)
Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company Dominic Lim (director); Jerald Napoles, Valeen Montenegro Romantic comedy, Drama [46]
Walwal Regal Entertainment Jose Javier Reyes (director); Elmo Magalona, Donny Pangilinan, Kiko Estrada, Jerome Ponce Drama, Youth-oriented [47]

July–September

Color key
Opening Title Production outfit Cast and crew Genre Source
July 4 The Maid in London Viva Films Danni Ugali (director); Andi Eigenmann Romantic comedy, Drama [48]
July 11 I Love You, Hater Star Cinema Giselle Andres (director); Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Kris Aquino Romantic comedy [49]
July 18 Jacqueline Comes Home (The Chiong Story) Viva Films Ysabelle Peach Caparas (director); Meg Imperial, Donnalyn Bartolome Crime thriller [50]
July 25 Kusina Kings Star Cinema Victor Villanueva (director); Zanjoe Marudo, Empoy Marquez Comedy [51]
August 1 BuyBust Viva Films Erik Matti (director); Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera Action thriller [52]
Harry & Patty Cineko Productions Julius Alfonso (director); Kakai Bautista, Ahron Villena Romantic comedy [53][54]
August 3 Distance Cinemalaya Perci Intalan (director); Iza Calzado, Nonie Buencamino, Therese Malvar Family drama [55]
Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon Carlo Enciso Catu (director); Dante Rivero, Menggie Cobarrubias, Perla Bautista Drama
Kuya Wes James Robin Mayo (director); Ogie Alcasid, Ina Raymundo Comedy, Drama
Liway Kip Oebanda (director); Glaiza de Castro, Dominic Roco Period drama
The Lookout Afi Africa (director); Andres Vasquez, Yayo Aguila, Jay Garcia, Elle Ramirez Action, Thriller
Mamang Denise O'Hara (director); Celeste Legaspi, Ketchup Eusebio Drama
ML Benedict Mique, Jr. (director); Eddie Garcia, Tony Labrusca Thriller
Musmos na Sumibol sa Gubat ng Digma Iar Arondaing (director); Junayka Sigrid Santarin, JM Salvado, Star Orjaliza Social drama
Pan de Salawal Che Espiritu (director); Bodjie Pascua, Miel Espinosa Family comedy
School Service Louie Ignacio (director); Ai-Ai delas Alas, Joel Lamangan Drama, Thriller
August 8 Dito Lang Ako Mixsonic Productions, Lightscape Digital Roderick Lindayag (director); Michelle Vito, Jon Lucas, Akihiro Blanco, Boots Anson-Roa, Freddie Webb Historical, Romance [56]
August 15 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wifi Cignal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company Jun Lana (director); Sue Ramirez, Jameson Blake, Markus Paterson Romantic comedy [57]
Bakwit Boys T-Rex Entertainment Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Devon Seron, Vance Larena, Nikko Natividad, Ryle Santiago, Mackie Empuerto Musical romance, Drama
The Day After Valentine's Viva Films Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Bela Padilla, JC Santos Romance, Drama
Madilim ang Gabi
*(2018 commercial release)
Deus Lux Mea Films, Sound Investment Equity, Swift Productions, Oro de Siete Productions Adolfo Alix, Jr.; Gina Alajar, Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco, Felix Roco Crime, Drama
Pinay Beauty Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Epic Media Jay Abello (director); Chai Fonacier, Edgar Allan Guzman, Janus del Prado, Nico Antonio, Hannah Ledesma, Mariko Ledesma, Maxine Medina Comedy, Drama
Signal Rock CSR Films PH, Regal Entertainment Chito Roño (director); Christian Bables Family drama
Unli Life Regal Entertainment Miko Livelo (director); Vhong Navarro, Wynwyn Marquez, Joey Marquez Comedy
We Will Not Die Tonight Strawdogs Studio Production, EG Films, Outpost Visual Frontier Richard Somes (director); Erich Gonzales Action, Thriller
August 22 The Lease Utmost Creatives Paolo Bertola (director); Garie Concepcion, Ruben Maria Soriquez Psychological thriller, Horror [58]
Miss Granny Viva Films, N2 Productions Joyce Bernal (director); Sarah Geronimo, Nova Villa, James Reid, Xian Lim Drama, comedy [59][60]
August 29 The Hows of Us Star Cinema Cathy Garcia-Molina (director); Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla Romance, Drama [61]
September 5 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral TBA Studios, Artikulo Uno Productions, Globe Studios Jerrold Tarog (director); Paulo Avelino Biopic, Epic [62]
Petmalu Red Nine Entertainment, Larger Than Life Studios Joven Tan (director); Diego Loyzaga, Marlo Mortel, Michelle Vito, Vitto Marquez, Charles Kieron, Brian Gazmen, Jairus Aquino, Karen Reyes, Vivoree Esclito Youth-oriented [63]
September 12 The Hopeless Romantic Regal Entertainment Topel Lee (director); Pepe Herrera, Ritz Azul Romantic comedy [64]
Wander Bra Bluerock Entertainment, Viva Films Joven Tan (director); Kakai Bautista, Myrtle Sarrosa Comedy, Fantasy [65]
1957 ToFarm Hubert Tibi (director); Ronwaldo Martin, Richard Quan, Menggie Cobarrubias Historical drama [66]
Alimuom Keith Sicat (director); Ina Feleo, Epy Quizon, Mon Confiado, Dido de la Paz, Kiko Matos, Elora Españo Fantasy, Sci-fi
Mga Anak ng Kamote Carlo Enciso Catu (director); Katrina Halili, Alex Medina, Carl Guevara, Kiko Matos Drama
Kauyagan (Way of Life) Julienne Ilagan (director); Bayang Barrios, Perry Dizon, Waway Saway, Jefferson Bringas, Salima Saway Drama
Sol Searching Roman Perez Jr. (director); Pokwang, Joey Marquez Dark comedy
Tanabata’s Wife Charlson Ong, Lito Casaje (directors); Miyuki Kamimura, Mai Fanglayan Romance
September 19 Abay Babes Viva Films Don Cuaresma (director); Cristine Reyes, Nathalie Hart, Meg Imperial, Roxanne Barcelo, Kylie Verzosa Comedy [67]
Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka Wilbros Films Fifth Solomon (director); Alex Gonzaga, Vin Abrenica Drama [68]
September 21 Hapi Ang Buhay: The Musical EBC Films Carlo Ortega Cuevas (director); John Stevenson Tabangay, Edward Rudolf Flores, Ervil Escano, Jr., Dennis Rey Garcia, Wilson Tapalla, Mia Suarez, Mike Magat, Antonio Aquitana, Victor Neri Comedy [69]
September 26 Exes Baggage Black Sheep Productions Dan Villegas (director); Angelica Panganiban, Carlo Aquino Romance [70]
The Trigonal Cinefenio Film Studios, Viva Films Vincent Soberano (director); Ian Ignacio, Rhian Ramos Action, Thriller [71]

October–December

Color key
Opening Title Production outfit Cast and crew Genre Source
October 3 Para sa Broken Hearted Viva Films, Sari-Sari Films Digo Ricio (director); Yassi Pressman, Shy Carlos, Louise delos Reyes, Marco Gumabao, Sam Concepcion Romance, Drama [72]
Tres (72 Hours, Virgo, Amats) Imus Productions, CineScreen Dondon Santos, Richard Somes (directors); Jolo Revilla, Bryan Revilla, Luigi Revilla Action [73]
October 10 Wild and Free Regal Entertainment Connie S.A Macatuno (director); Derrick Monasterio, Sanya Lopez Romance, Drama [74]
October 17 First Love Ten17 Productions, Star Cinema, Viva Films Paul Soriano (director); Aga Muhlach, Bea Alonzo Romance, Drama [75]
December 25 Aurora Viva Films, Aliud Entertainment Yam Laranas (director); Anne Curtis, Marco Gumabao Horror, Thriller [76]
Fantastica: The Princesses, The Prince and The Perya Star Cinema, Viva Films Barry Gonzalez (director); Vice Ganda, Maris Racal, Loisa Andalio, Maymay Entrata Fantasy, Comedy
Girl In A Orange Dress Quantum Films, MJM Productions Jay Abello (director); Jessy Mendiola, Jericho Rosales Romance, Comedy
Jack EM Popoy: The Puliscredibles Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, MZet Films, APT Entertainment, CCM Productions Michael Tuviera (director); Coco Martin, Maine Mendoza, Vic Sotto Action, Comedy
Mary, Marry Me Ten17 Productions RC Delos Reyes (director); Toni Gonzaga, Alex Gonzaga, Sam Milby Drama, Comedy [77]
One Great Love Regal Entertainment Eric Quizon (director); Kim Chiu, Dennis Trillo Romance
OTLUM Horseshoe Productions Jovinor Tan (director); Ricci Rivero, Jerome Ponce Horror, Comedy
Rainbow's Sunset Heaven's Best Entertainment Joel Lamangan (director); Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Tony Mabesa, Max Collins Romance, Drama

Awards

Local

The following first list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and Cinema One Originals.