The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has officially announced the eight films that will comprise the 2025 Magic 8 lineup, completing the roster for the 51st edition of the country’s most celebrated film event.
The MMFF Executive Committee revealed the final four entries under the finished film category, which closed its submission period last September 30. These films join the previously announced titles from the script development category.
The newly announced entries are:
1. Love You So Bad
From ABS-CBN Film Productions (Star Cinema), GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment Inc.
Starring Dustin Yu, Will Ashley, and Bianca de Vera
Written by Crystal Hazel San Miguel
Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar
2. Bar Boys After School
From 901 Studios
Starring Carlo Aquino, Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Kean Cipriano, and Will Ashley
Written by Kip Oebanda, Carlo Enciso Catu, and Zig Dulay
Directed by Kip Oebanda
3. Unmarry
From Quantum Films and CineKo Productions
Starring Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo
Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian
4. I’mperfect
From Nathan Studios
Starring Kristel Go, Earl Amaba, and Sylvia Sanchez
Written and directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Earlier this year, the MMFF announced the first four official entries chosen from the script submission category:
1. Call Me Mother
From ABS-CBN Film Productions (Star Cinema), The IdeaFirst Company, and VIVA Communications, Inc.
Starring Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre
Written by Daisy Cayanan, Daniel Saniano, and Jun Robles Lana
Directed by Jun Robles Lana
2. Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins
From Regal Entertainment, Inc.
Featuring an ensemble cast including Richard Gutierrez, Carla Abellana, Manilyn Reynes, Janice de Belen, Ivana Alawi, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, and Loisa Andalio
Written by Alex Castor, Onay Sales, and Gina Tagasa
Directed by Shugo Praico, Joey de Guzman, and Ian Lorenos
3. Rekonek
From Reality MM Studios
Starring Carmina Villarroel, Zoren Legaspi, Gloria Diaz, and Gerald Anderson
Written by Jericho Aguado
Directed by Jade Castro
4. Manila’s Finest
From Cignal, Spring Films, and MQuest Ventures
Starring Piolo Pascual, Enrique Gil, Joey Marquez, Romnick Sarmenta, Ariel Rivera, Rica Peralejo, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Ashtine Olviga
Written by Moira Lang, Sherad Sanchez, and Michiko Yamamoto
Directed by Raymond Red
The 51st Metro Manila Film Festival officially opens in cinemas nationwide on December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day) and will run until January 7, 2026.
Audiences can expect a diverse lineup of films ranging from romance and comedy to action and horror — a true celebration of Filipino storytelling and creativity.