The 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has completed its lineup of eight official entries after organizers unveiled the final four films on October 12. The festival opens in cinemas nationwide on December 25, 2026.
The final four
"Los Salvajes Bravos," starring Romnick Sarmenta and directed by Paulo Dy, produced by Jesuit Communications Foundation
"Little Hope," starring Pepe Herrera and Yassi Pressman, produced by Lonewolf Films
"Seeds of Peace: The Life of Father Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF," which chronicles the life of the late Claretian missionary and features Zydjian Jaranilla
"A Perfect Marriage," starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino and directed by Dan Villegas
The first four
The first batch, announced in July and selected from script submissions, includes:
"2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7," Viva Films' follow-up to the 2019 hit, with Aga Muhlach and Xia Vigor
"Amir," a GMA Pictures drama starring Dennis Trillo
"Haunted Carnival," a Regal Entertainment horror film with Julia Barretto, Maricel Soriano and James Reid
"The Greatest Showdown," a comedy pairing Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto
Festival details
Unlike the first batch, the final four slots went to finished films submitted to the festival's executive committee. Ticket prices will be capped at P299 during the festival run. San Juan and Mandaluyong are this year's host cities, and for the first time the festival will also be held simultaneously in Bacolod.
