Puregold CinePanalo 2026 is breaking records with the biggest film grants in Philippine festival history—PhP5 million for full-lengths and PhP200,000 for student shorts. With restrictions lifted on genre and style, the competition calls for bold, boundary-breaking films from professionals and students alike. Finalists will be screened at the Gateway Cineplex 18 this August 2026.

The second season of Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films’ critically acclaimed hit series will premiere globally on Prime Video December 17, 2025! The new trailer reveals new character and casting, first look at the Deathclaw!

The Arconia’s mystery deepens as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel return in season five of Only Murders in the Building, premiering September 9 exclusively on Disney+. After the suspicious death of their beloved doorman, the trio dives into New York’s underworld of mobsters, billionaires, and secrets that could change everything. With a star-studded cast and fresh twists, the Emmy®-winning series promises laughs, thrills, and plenty of suspense!

September is stacked. Horror leads with The Conjuring: Last Rites on Sept 3, Indonesian drama Gowok bows as an Ayala Malls Cinemas Exclusive, then thrillers and crowd-pleasers roll in: Caught Stealing and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on Sept 10, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on Sept 17, and a jam-packed Sept 24 with Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, One Battle After Another, and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. Schedules may change.

The wizarding world is calling! This August, SM Cinema brings back the magic with the “Back to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Movie Marathon.” All eight films return across two weekends: Aug 16–17 & Aug 30–31 at select branches nationwide. Tickets start at just ₱230! Expect themed lobby setups, limited-edition Butterbeer, photo spots, and even a Sorting Hat booth at North EDSA. Whether Gryffindor or Slytherin, this is your chance to relive the magic on the big screen.

Beloved Filipino band Lola Amour has officially released their sophomore album Love On Loop, now streaming worldwide. Featuring collaborations with New Zealand’s RIIKI REID and Japan’s KOKORO of Psychic Fever, the record explores love in all its forms. Fans can join a special Spotify Listening Party on August 15 and experience the full album live at Love On Loop The Album Concert this September 12 at One Ayala.

Puregold Channel’s Si Sol at si Luna keeps tugging at our hearts with lines that feel like they were written for our own love stories. From Sol’s poetic metaphors to Luna’s dark humor and heartfelt truths, these moments will stick long after the credits roll. As the mega-episode drops August 16, we revisit the quotes that made us laugh, cry, and believe in love again.

When a Tokyo high school student is suddenly transported to Night Raven College — an elite academy inspired by iconic Disney villains — magic, mischief, and chaos follow. DISNEY TWISTED-WONDERLAND: THE ANIMATION premieres Oct 29 exclusively on Disney+, bringing the hit mobile game to life in a brand-new anime series. From enchanted dormitories to dangerous encounters, Yuken Enma’s adventure is just beginning.

We read it. We cried over it. Now we get to watch it break our hearts all over again. Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You hits Philippine cinemas October 22, directed by Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars).

Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal join Dakota Johnson in Materialists, a romantic drama from Past Lives director Celine Song. Set in New York City, the film follows Lucy, a matchmaker torn between her perfect but complicated ex (Evans) and a charming, high-value new love (Pascal).

Celebrate 25 years of Westlife with the ultimate fan experience! Two lucky fans in Asia will win an all-expenses-paid trip to London for the band’s 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall this October. Prize includes flights, hotel, exclusive merch, and tickets to see Westlife live!

Bob Odenkirk returns for a hilariously violent sequel that turns a family vacation into a full-blown warzone—because being a dad and an assassin is a dangerous combo.

The interior of the new A-Giant Theater in Trinoma Mall, Quezon City (Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas) Ayala’s flagship mall in the...

From the twisted mind behind Barbarian comes Weapons — a new horror/thriller that blends mystery, character-driven tension, and unsettling visuals. When 16 children vanish from a small-town classroom, panic erupts, secrets unravel, and no one is safe. Told from the POV of each main character — including a third-grader — this film reinvents itself every 20 minutes. Starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong. Weapons opens August 6 in cinemas and IM

OPM band It All Started In May (IASIM) follows up their viral debut “O’ Kay Tamis” with “Pasado,” now streaming on all platforms. The catchy new single tackles the bittersweet thrill of admiring someone you feel might be out of your league. With strong support from their growing fandom “Mayopets” and features on Spotify editorial playlists, IASIM continues to make waves in the local scene.

Roderick Paulate makes a grand return to the big screen in Mudrasta, a heartwarming comedy from the creators of Patay Na Si Jesus and Deadma Walking. Directed by Julius Alfonso, the film follows Beki (Paulate) as he inherits a family—and chaos—he never saw coming. Featuring an all-star cast including Tonton Gutierrez, Celia Rodriguez, and the Magalonas, Mudrasta hits cinemas nationwide this August 20!

The Alternativa Film Festival is officially opening submissions for its 2026 edition in Colombia, spotlighting the Philippines as a rising force in Southeast Asian cinema. With Brillante Mendoza joining the jury and a $120,000 prize pool, this global platform champions underrepresented voices from the Global South. Submissions are open until October 10, 2025.

Academy Award nominee Celine Song returns with Materialists, a witty take on modern love inspired by her time as a NYC matchmaker. Dakota Johnson stars as Lucy, a dating expert great at finding love for others — but clueless when it comes to herself. “She’s a chameleon,” Johnson says of the complex role. Directed by Song and set in the bustling dating world of New York, Materialists opens in Philippine cinemas on August 6.

Netflix’s August 2025 lineup includes One Hit Wonder, Wednesday Season 2, Night Always Comes, Barbie Mysteries, and more. From musical comebacks and revenge thrillers to true crime and animated beach detectives, this month’s releases bring variety and emotion in full force.

Disney+ goes full throttle this August with a high-stakes, action-packed lineup. From Eyes of Wakanda and Alien: Earth to the gripping new K-series Twelve and Rami Malek’s intense spy thriller The Amateur, this month delivers non-stop adrenaline. Also streaming: Law and the City, Low Life, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17. See the full lineup and schedule now on Cinegeeks.