The 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival is the upcoming 52nd edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival which starts on December 25, 2026. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (excluding IMAX, 4DX, and ScreenX).
Entries oklo===Feature films=== The first four official entries were announced on July 7, 2026. The announcement was made during the kickoff event held at Greenhills Mall in San Juan City.
The first four entries were chosen based on 24 submitted scripts. MMFF Executive Committee member Boots Anson-Roa explained the criteria for the chosen films: 40% technical and creative merit, 40% commercial value, 10% global appeal, 10% for the infusion of Filipino values.
During the presentation, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Don Artes also announced that the price cap for MMFF 2026 films is set at . However, the prices may still go lower depending on the decision of movie theaters nationwide. This was deliberated together with Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines due to the raised concerns regarding high ticket prices in previous edition of the film festival.
Title Starring Production company Director Genre First batch 2nd Miracle in Cell Number 7 Aga Muhlach and Xia Vigor Viva Films Nuel Naval Drama Amir Argus Aspiras, Dennis Trillo, Will Ashley, and Glaiza de Castro GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs Zig Dulay Family drama, fantasy Haunted Carnival Julia Barretto, Maricel Soriano, James Reid, Fyang Smith, and John Arcilla Regal Entertainment Joey de Guzman Horror The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company, APT Entertainment, and MZet Productions Jun Robles Lana Comedy drama Second batch SAF 44 Coco Martin and Ejay Falcon CCM Film Productions Inc. and Star Cinema Rodel Nacianceno Action Marawi Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado Imus Productions Inc. and GMA Pictures Erik Matti Action
Parade of Stars During the announcement of the first batch of entries, MMDA chairman Atty. Romando Artes announce that aside from the annual festival parade in Metro Manila, the parade will also be conducted for the first time in Bacolod on December 11, 2026. San Juan City and Mandaluyong City will jointly host the parade of stars for Metro Manila on December 18, 2026.
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