Plan your Christmas cinema dates now.

The 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) revealed its final four entries on October 12, completing the eight-film lineup. All of them open in cinemas on December 25.

The new four

  • "A Perfect Marriage": Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, directed by Dan Villegas. KimPau fans, this one's yours.

  • "Little Hope": Pepe Herrera and Yassi Pressman

  • "Los Salvajes Bravos": Romnick Sarmenta, directed by Paulo Dy

  • "Seeds of Peace: The Life of Father Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF": the story of the late Claretian missionary, featuring Zydjian Jaranilla

The first four (announced in July)

  • "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7": Aga Muhlach and Xia Vigor are back

  • "Amir": Dennis Trillo in a GMA Pictures drama

  • "Haunted Carnival": Julia Barretto, Maricel Soriano and James Reid get spooky

  • "The Greatest Showdown": Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto, together at last

Good to know

  • Tickets are capped at P299

  • Host cities: San Juan and Mandaluyong, plus Bacolod for the first time

  • Opening day: December 25, 2026

So, which one are you watching first?