MMFF 2026 Completes Official Line-Up: Final 4 Movies Announced
Check out the final 4 films that will complete this year’s annual film festival
The excitement for the Christmas movie season is officially kicking into high gear! The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Selection Committee officially revealed on Monday, October 12, the final four entries completing this year’s festival line-up.
The live announcement took place at the Shangri-La Atrium in Mandaluyong City and was broadcasted live via the official MMFF Facebook page. Mandaluyong will co-host the highly anticipated annual holiday tradition alongside the city of San Juan.
Here are the final four movies joining this year’s December showcase:
A Perfect Marriage
- Cast: Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino
- Director: Dan Villegas
- Genre / Premise: Romance / Drama
Los Salvajes Bravos
- Cast: Romnick Sarmenta and Ruru Madrid
- Director: Paolo Dy
- Genre / Premise: Historical Drama. Set in 1887, the movie depicts the period when Filipinos were exhibited in human zoos by Spanish colonizers, testing human dignity and endurance.
Little Hope
- Cast: Pepe Herrera and Yassi Pressman
- Director: Benedict Mique (Maple Leaf Dreams, Lolo and the Kid, ML)
- Genre / Premise: Family Drama
Seeds of Peace: The Life of Father Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF
- Cast: Zaijan Jaranilla as Fr. Rhoel Gallardo
- Genre / Premise: Documentary Drama. Highlights the life, ministry, and martyrdom of Claretian priest Fr. Rhoel Gallardo, shedding light on peace and conflict in Mindanao.
Recap: The First 4 Announced Movies
Before announcing the final batch, the Selection Committee reviewed the first four official entries chosen from finished script submissions earlier in July:
- The Greatest Showdown – Starring Vic Sotto and Vice Ganda
- Haunted Carnival – Starring Maricel Soriano, James Reid, John Arcilla, and Julia Barretto
- Amir – Starring Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro, and Argus Aspiras
- 2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7 – Starring Aga Muhlach
Key Festival Dates & Parade of Stars
Film enthusiasts and families can look forward to two separate Parade of Stars events celebrating the holiday movie festivity:
- December 12: Parade of Stars in Bacolod City
- December 19: Parade of Stars in Mandaluyong City and San Juan City
- December 25: Official nationwide theatrical opening in cinemas
Frequently Asked Questions
The films officially open in nationwide cinemas on Christmas Day, December 25.
There are two Parades of Stars: December 12 in Bacolod City, and December 19 co-hosted by Mandaluyong City and San Juan City.
The eight entries are A Perfect Marriage, Los Salvajes Bravos, Little Hope, Seeds of Peace: The Life of Father Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF, The Greatest Showdown, Haunted Carnival, Amir, and 2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7.
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