Here are the initial four entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2026.
The Vic Sotto-Vice Ganda movie collaboration is among the first four official entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2026.
The first four official entries to the 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) were officially unveiled on Tuesday, offering moviegoers an early glimpse of some of the highly anticipated films set to premiere in theaters this December.
The announcement of the first official four entries was made during the kickoff event of the 2026 MMFF held at GH Mall in San Juan.
Earlier, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson and overall MMFF Chair Atty. Don Artes announced that movie ticket prices for this year’s festival will be capped at PHP 299.00, making the annual event more accessible to moviegoers.
“Nagkasundo kami ng Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines na ang presyo ng tickets sa sinehan ay hindi dapat lalagpas ng PHP 299.00,” Artes said, and added that this price is subject to change at a lower figure in the province areas,
Here is the first batch of MMFF entries for its 52nd edition:
- “Second Miracle in Cell No 7” under Viva Communications, starring Aga Muhlach and under the direction of Nuel Naval.
- “Amir” under GMA Pictures starring Dennis Trillo, Will Ashley, Glaiza de Castro, and Argus Aspiras, directed by Zig Dulay.
- “Haunted Carnival” by Regal Entertainment starring Julia Barretto, Fyang Smith, Maricel Soriano and James Reid.
- “The Greatest Showdown” with Vic Sotto and Vice Ganda under ABS-CBN Films Productions Inc, The IdeaFirst Company, APT Entertainment Inc and MZet Productions, under the direction of Jun Robles Lana.
For the 52nd edition of the MMFF, festival activities will be hosted by three cities—San Juan and Mandaluyong in Metro Manila, along with Bacolod City.
San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora pledged the city’s full support for the annual film festival, saying they are already looking forward to organizing the traditional Parade of Stars, which will officially kick off the MMFF festivities in December.
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