LIST: 8 official entries for MMFF 2026
The Metro Manila Film Festival has finally announced the eight films participating in its 52nd edition this year.
In July, MMFF unveiled four of the official entries. The organization announced the other four films on Oct. 12 at Shangri-La Plaza, completing the lineup.
Which one will you watch first?
2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7
Aga Muhlach and Xia Vigor reprise their roles as mentally challenged Lito and his daughter Yesha, respectively. Their first film, Miracle in Cell No. 7, which was shown in 2019, revolved around the story of wrongly accused inmate Lito who manages to maintain a healthy relationship with his young daughter through the help of his fellow detainees.
Haunted Carnival
Bringing on the chills and screams set in an eerie Pinoy perya is Regal Films' Haunted Carnival with an all-star cast: Maricel Soriano, John Arcilla, Julia Barretto, James Reid, Fyang Smith, Ronnie Alonte, and RK Bagatsing, among others. It will be directed by Joey De Guzman.
Amir
Dennis Trillo plays Ali, father to young Amir, portrayed by Argus Aspiras, in a screenplay written by National Artist Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza. Ali and Amir have to fight for survival as "darkness engulfs their village," GMA Pictures wrote it its teaser. Their struggle "will test their love, challenge their faith, and reveal the extraordinary strength found in family."
The Greatest Showdown
Get a hint from The IdeaFirst Company's teaser of its Vic Sotto-Vice Ganda potential hit: "PasaVog after pasaVog!" With the Unkabogable Meme and Bossing Vic at the helm, the laughter is guaranteed.
Los Salvajes Bravos
The film is set during the 1887 Philippine General Exposition in Madrid, Spain, when a group of indigenous Igorots and other Filipinos were shipped to Europe supposedly to participate in a cultural showcase. In reality, they were displayed in El Retiro Park in what historians have described as a "human zoo." The film stars Romnick Sarmenta, Ruru Madrid, Michael de Mesa, Christian Vazquez, Arnold Reyes, and Andreas Muñoz, and is produced by the team behind Gomburza.
A Perfect Marriage
It's for better or worse for Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino in this Dan Villegas film, which also stars Eugene Domingo and Zac Sibug. A romance-drama, the story asks the question, "For better or for worse...how far would you go to save a perfect marriage?"
Seeds of Peace: The Life of Father Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF
This documentary film tells the story of a Filipino Catholic priest and Claretian missionary who was assigned to Basilan, where he forged an interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims. Father Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF is remembered as a martyr who refused to give up his faith.
Little Hope
A family drama, Little Hope stars Pepe Herrera and Yassi Pressman. It's produced by Lonewolf Films and is written and directed by Benedict Mique.
The 2026 MMFF runs from Dec. 25, 2026 to Jan. 7, 2027 in cinemas nationwide.