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:
Rank | Title | Distributor | Domestic gross (in estimated amount) |
Ref. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
- – a Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival entry film
- – a Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entry film
- – a ToFarm (The Outstanding Farmers in the Philippines) Film Festival entry film
Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre | Source |
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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
- – a Metro Manila Film Festival entry film
Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre | Source |
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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.