ABS-CBN Studios (also known as ABS-CBN Entertainment, ABS-CBN Entertainment Group, ABS-CBN Entertainment Department, ABS-CBN Production, or simply ABS-CBN) is a Philippine film, television production and distribution unit of the entertainment division of ABS-CBN Corporation.
History and structure The unit was founded on January 5, 1962 with Mga Bayani sa Kalawakan as its first program. Carlo L. Katigbak and Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN President and CEO, and COO for Broadcast respectively, are the executive producers of the division, and Laurenti Dyogi (who also heads the network's talent agency Star Magic) is the head. The division also has ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management headed by Robert Labayen which is responsible for designing and animating graphics for the network's programs, promos, station identities, and bumpers therefore ABS-CBN Studios is also the media company's and network's in-house design agency and ABS-CBN International Production for its series creation and distribution to the international market.
The division is also simply known as "ABS-CBN" and formerly used on its YouTube account from July 15, 2008 to 2014 that distributes archived entertainment content, teasers, episodes and highlights of the network's shows and later since August 1, 2020, livestreams the web-based channel Kapamilya Online Live. It then began to identify itself as ABS-CBN Entertainment on a said account and website in 2014, and as distributor in January 2021 when it started to distribute its programs to broadcast companies like ZOE Broadcasting Network, Advanced Media Broadcasting System, GMA Network Inc., and TV5 Network Inc. The latter name is also used for its Twitter account.
On December 13, 2023, during the ABS-CBN's Christmas special, it was announced that the entertainment division would adapt the ABS-CBN Studios as distributor, with ABS-CBN Entertainment is now used concurrently with the ABS-CBN Studios name. The new name, logo, and opening billboard were first used in January 2024 starting with Project: Zoomers and officially with Linlang: The Teleserye Version, then later on April 6, the new simplified OBB, same as ABS-CBN Entertainment was currently used since It's Showtime.
As of 2024, there are currently seven divisions of ABS-CBN Studios in operation, with GMO Entertainment Unit being defunct on March 22, 2019 and was replaced by RCD Narratives.
Production works
TV series Title Release date Director(s) Cast(s) Genre(s) Co-producer(s) Love at First Spike June 20, 2025 Ivan Andrew Payawal Emilio Daez, Reign Parani, Sean Tristan, and River Joseph Romantic comedy Ghosting July 19, 2025 Theodore Boborol Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Vivoree Esclito, Zach Guerrero, Gello Marquez, and Kobie BrownThe Silent NoiseMarch 20, 2026Onat DiazAngelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, Mutya Orquia, Zaijian Jaranilla, and KD OmalinFamilyCrimeLove Is Never GoneMay 8, 2026Emmanuel Palo and Jojo SaguinJoshua Garcia and Ivana AlawiDreamscape Entertainment Miss BehaveJune 3, 2026Ivan Andrew PayawalAlexa Ilacad, Xyriel Manabat, Reign Parani, Rans Rifol, and Andi AbayaComedyThe Loyalty GameJuly 3, 2026Mae Cruz-AlviarJanine Gutierrez and Jericho RosalesPsychologicalStar CreativesHonor Thy MotherSeptember 11, 2026Onat Diaz and Dolly DuluSharon Cuneta, Barbie FortezaFamily dramaDreamscape EntertainmentGMA PicturesKopinoNovember 2026Paulo Avelino and Kim ChiuDreamscape Entertainment
Reality Title Release date Genre(s) Come Dine With Me: Celebrity Philippines July 23, 2026 Reality show
Microdrama Title Release date Director(s) Cast(s) Genre(s) Co-producer(s) The Chambermaid's Daughter April 30, 2026 Theodore Boborol Alexa Ilacad and Gelo Rivera Romantic comedyWill You Fake Marry MeJune 30, 2026Jojo SaguinJM Ibarra and Fyang SmithRomantic comedyA Cake to RememberAugust 28, 2026Emerald SilvestreFrancine Diaz and Seth FedelinRomantic comedyJRB Creative Production
Films 2024 Title Release date Director(s) Cast(s) Genre(s) Associated film production(s) Un/Happy for You August 14, 2024 Petersen Vargas Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto Romantic drama Star CinemaViva Films Hello, Love, Again November 13, 2024 Cathy Garcia-Sampana Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards Romantic drama Star CinemaGMA Pictures And the Breadwinner Is... December 25, 2024 Jun Robles Lana Vice Ganda Comedy drama Star CinemaThe IdeaFirst Company
2025 Title Release date Director(s) Cast(s) Genre(s) Associated film production(s) Sosyal Climbers February 27, 2025 Jason Paul Laxamana Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings Romantic comedy My Love Will Make You Disappear March 26, 2025 Chad Vidanes Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino Romantic comedy Star CinemaThe Four Bad Boys and MeJuly 31, 2025Benedict MiqueAnji Salvacion, Gelo Rivera, River Joseph, Harvey Bautista, and Dustine MayoresRomantic comedyLonewolf FilmsMeet, Greet & ByeNovember 12, 2025Cathy Garcia-SampanaPiolo Pascual, Belle Mariano, Joshua Garcia, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Maricel SorianoFamily dramaStar Cinema Call Me Mother December 25, 2025 Jun Lana Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre Comedy drama Star CinemaThe Ideafirst CompanyViva Films Love You So BadMae Cruz-Alviar Will Ashley, Bianca de Vera, and Dustin Yu Romance Star CinemaGMA PicturesRegal Entertainment
Upcoming Title Release date Director(s) Cast(s) Genre(s) Status Associated film production(s) Ref Nang Mapagod si Kamatayan TBA Dan Villegas Daniel Padilla and Zanjoe Marudo Buddy film, Black Comedy Pre-production Star CinemaQuantum Films
Distribution
Production divisions Current divisions ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management ABS-CBN International Production Dreamscape Entertainment Star Creatives Television RSB Drama Unit JRB Creative Production RCD Narratives
Former division GMO Entertainment Unit
Partner entities Free-to-air Platforms ZOE Broadcasting Network Advanced Media Broadcasting System TV5 Network Inc. (MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.) GMA Network Inc.
Streaming Platforms Netflix Viu Amazon Prime Video iQIYI WeTV iflix YouTube
International distribution
ABS-CBN International Production is responsible for distributing a variety of ABS-CBN Studios productions, mostly teleseryes, internationally. It is headed by Ruel S. Bayani that also leads RSB Drama Unit, another production company of ABS-CBN Studios. Currently, it had sold more than 50,000 hours of contents to over 50 countries. Most of these series air in English in certain territories as well as other local languages. Tayong Dalawa became the first Philippine series to air in Singapore in 2010. Lobo became the first Philippine series to air in Thailand in 2012. Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas managed to get higher ratings than Smallville in Malaysia. Bridges of Love became a ratings success when it aired on Latina Televisión in Peru in 2016, achieving 26% share. Actors and actresses from ABS-CBN's productions have even won international awards.
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