List of Philippine films of 2021 explained

This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2021. Some films are in production but do not have definite release dates.

Top grossing films

See also: List of highest-grossing Philippine films. The highest-grossing Filipino films released in 2021, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows:


Highest-grossing films of 2021

January–March

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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1Princess DayaReeseStar CinemaBarry Gonzalez (director); Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber[1]
22RunMel Magno Film CompanyMel Magno (director); Keann Johnson, JR Versales
StealViva Films / BluArt ProductionsBona Fajardo (director); Ella Cruz, Meg Imperial, Jennifer Lee, Nathalie Hart[2]
29Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging PornstarViva Films / VinCentiments / VivamaxDarryl Yap (director); Alma Moreno, Rosanna Roces, Ara Mina, Maui Taylor[3]
30Anak ng Macho DancerGodfather ProductionsJoel Lamangan (director); Sean de Guzman[4]
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6Memories of Forgetting2076 KolektibJoselito Altarejos (director); Dexter Doria, Noel Escondo, Jonathan Ivan Rivera
12Hello Stranger: The MovieBlack Sheep ProductionsDwein Baltazar (director); Tony Labrusca, JC Alcantara[5]
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5Ayuda BabesSaranggola Media ProductionsJoven Tan (director); Iyah Mina, Gardo Versoza[6]
TililingViva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Gina Pareño, Baron Geisler, Chad Kinis, Cai Cortez, Donnalyn Bartolome, Candy Pangilinan
12Love or MoneyStar CinemaMae Cruz-Alviar (director); Coco Martin, Angelica Panganiban[7]
24Biyernes SantoViva FilmsPedring Lopez (director); Ella Cruz[8]
31Dito at DoonTBA Studios / WASD FilmsJP Habac (director); Janine Gutierrez, JC Santos


April–June

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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8LamentasyonUpnext Productions / People on the GoChino Pereira (director); Jiro Tejero, Arnold Briones, Vhie Laurilla, Mariah Jewel Pencil
9General AdmissionProVill / OxxipitalJeffrey Hidalgo (director); Jasmine Curtis-Smith, JC de Vera
23Death of NintendoBlack Sheep Productions / IndieflipRaya Martin (director); Noel Comia Jr., Kim Cloie Oquiendo, Jiggerfelip Seventilla, John Vincent Servilla
30Death of a GirlfriendViva FilmsYam Laranas (director/screenplay); Diego Loyzaga, AJ Raval
Deeply in LoveBalangao FilmsLemuel W. Fangonon (director); Cresencio Caisan, Alennay Magangat, Granill Magno
The Herald and the HorrorLightShow StudioJayvee Kang Margaja (director); Tere Gonzales, Vic Trio, Odette Leyba
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5Mommy IssuesRegal EntertainmentJose Javier Reyes (director); Pokwang, Sue Ramirez, Gloria Diaz
20VersusADCC Film ProductionRalston Gonzales (director); Gabby Eigenmann, Sunshine Dizon, Noel Comia Jr.
22Don FilipoPink Elephant ProductionsTim Muñoz (director); Adrian Arias, Beverly Benny, Dindeth Ditablan
28KakaViva FilmsGB Sampedro (director); Sunshine Guimary, Ion Perez, Jerald Napoles
Momshies! Ang Soul Mo’y AkinStar CinemaEasy Ferrer (director/screenplay); Jolina Magdangal, Melai Canteveros, Karla Estrada
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11Ang Babaeng Walang PakiramdamViva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles
18Sana AllBluArt Productions / Viva FilmsBona Fajardo (director); Meg Imperial, Arvic James Tan
24A Girl and a GuyUpstreamErik Matti (director); Alexa Miro, Rob Gomez
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July–September

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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2GlutaViva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Ella Cruz, Juliana Parizcova Segovia
9SilabViva Films / 3:16 Media NetworkJoel Lamangan (director); Jason Abalos, Marco Gomez, Cloe Barreto
Tenement 66 Dreamscape Entertainment / Epic Media / iWantTFCRae Red (director); Francis Magundayao, Francine Diaz, Noel Comia Jr.
15My AmandaNetflixAlessandra de Rossi (director); Piolo Pascual, Alessandra de Rossi[9]
16The Other WifeViva Films / VivamaxPrime Cruz (director); Joem Bascon, Rhen Escaño, Lovi Poe
23LockdownFor the Love of Arts FilmsJoel Lamangan (director); Paolo Gumabao
30Gameboys: The MovieThe IdeaFirst Company / October Train FilmsIvan Andrew Payawal (director); Kokoy de Santos, Elijah Canlas
NerisaViva FilmsLawrence Fajardo (director); Cindy Miranda, Aljur Abrenica
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6RevirginizedViva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Sharon Cuneta, Marco Gumabao
13Ikaw at Ako at ang EndingViva FilmsIrene Emma Villamor (director); Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles
Nang Dumating si JoeyBlank Pages ProductionsArlyn dela Cruz (director); Allan Paule, Ernie Garcia, Rash Juzen
19A Faraway LandMavx Productions Inc. / NetflixVeronica Velasco (director); Paolo Contis, Yen Santos
21SinMel Magno Film CompanyMel Magno (director); Alvin Fortuna, Zhay Cuevas, Clifford Pusing, Kiko Flores, Miko Manapul
27TayaViva FilmsRoman Perez Jr. (director); AJ Raval, Sean de Guzman
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369+1Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Janno Gibbs, Maui Taylor, Rose Van Ginkel
10The HousemaidViva Films / VivamaxRoman Perez Jr. (director); Kylie Verzosa
17Bekis on the RunViva FilmsJoel Lamangan (director); Christian Bables, Diego Loyzaga, Kylie Verzosa, Sean de Guzman
24ParalumanViva FilmsYam Laranas (director); Rhen Escaño, Jao Mapa
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October–December

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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1Ang Manananggal na Nahahati ang PusoViva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Aubrey Caraan, Marco Gallo, Teresa Loyzaga, Gina Pareño
8Shoot Shoot!Viva Films / VivamaxAl Tantay (director); Andrew E., AJ Raval, Sunshine Guimary[10]
15Sarap Mong PatayinViva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Ariella Arida, Lassy Marquez, Kit Thompson[11]
22House TourViva FilmsRoman Perez Jr. (director); Mark Anthony Fernandez, Diego Loyzaga, Marco Gomez, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Sunshine Guimary, Cindy Miranda
IzlaMavx ProductionsBarry Gonzalez III (director); Paolo Contis, Elisse Joson, Isabelle Daza, Beauty Gonzalez
Will You MarryMavx ProductionsVeronica Velasco (director); K Brosas, Elisse Joson
29Sa Haba ng GabiViva Films / Reality Entertainment / VivamaxMiko Livelo (director); Candy Pangilinan, Jerald Napoles, Kim Molina
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5BarumbadingsViva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Baron Geisler, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jeric Raval[12]
12IkawMavx ProductionsMarla Ancheta (director); Janine Gutierrez, Pepe Herrera, Pilita Corrales
Mahjong NightsViva FilmsLawrence Fajardo (director); Angeli Khang, Sean de Guzman
RabidUpstreamErik Matti (director); Vance Larena, Ricci Rivero, Donna Cariaga, Chesca Diaz, Jake Macapagal, Ameera Johara, Ayeesha Cervantes
17Mang JoseViva Films / Vivamax / Project 8 ProjectsRaynier Brizuela (director); Janno Gibbs, Manilyn Reynes, Bing Loyzaga, Jerald Napoles, Leo Martinez
19More Than BlueViva Films / VivamaxNuel Naval (director); JC Santos, Yassi Pressman
22He's Into Her: The Movie CutiWantTFCChad Vidanes (director); Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano
26My Husband, My LoverViva FilmsMac Alejandre (director); Kylie Verzosa, Marco Gumabao, Cindy Miranda
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3Viva Films / VivamaxDarryl Yap (director); Alma Moreno, Rosanna Roces, Maui Taylor, Ara Mina
9ArisakaTen17PMikhail Red (director); Maja Salvador, Mon Confiado
10DuloViva FilmsFifth Solomon (director); Diego Loyzaga, Barbie Imperial
EroUpstream PH / Globe StudiosMiko Livelo, Joel Ferrer (director); Gabbi Garcia, Alex Diaz, Markus Paterson, Dylan Ray Talon, Anikka Camaya, Dino Pastrano
PalitanViva FilmsBrillante Mendoza (director); Luis Hontiveros, Rash Flores, Jela Cuenca, Cara Gonzales
Love Is Color BlindStar CinemaJohn Leo Garcia (director); Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano
15Caught in the ActMPJ Entertainment ProductionsPerry Escaño (director/screenplay); Andi Abaya, Joaquin Domagoso
16Gensan PunchCenter Stage Productions / Gentle Underground MonkeysBrillante Mendoza (director); Shogen, Beauty Gonzalez, Ronnie Lazaro, Kaho Minami
17Crush Kong CurlyViva FilmsGB Sampedro (director); AJ Raval, Wilbert Ross
Happy TimesReality MM Studios / Upstream PHIce Idanan (director); Sharlene San Pedro, Ricci Rivero, Heaven Peralejo
22DeceptionViva FilmsJoel Lamangan (director); Claudine Barretto, Mark Anthony Fernandez
24EvaViva FilmsJeffrey Hidalgo (director); Angeli Khang, Sab Aggabao, Marco Gomez, Ivan Padilla, Angelica Cervantes, Quinn Carillo
25A Hard DayViva FilmsLawrence Fajardo (director); Dingdong Dantes, John Arcilla
Big Night!Cignal Entertainment, The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, Quantum FilmsJun Lana (director); Christian Bables, John Arcilla
Huling Ulan sa Tag-ArawHeaven's Best EntertainmentLouie Ignacio (director); Rita Daniela, Ken Chan
Huwag Kang LalabasObra CinemaAdolfo Alix Jr. (director); Kim Chiu, Jameson Blake, Beauty Gonzalez, Aiko Melendez
Kun Maupay Man it PanahonCinematografica, Plan C, House on Fire, iWantTFC, Globe Studios, Black Sheep Productions, Quantum Films, AAAND Company, Kawankawan Media, Weydemann Bros., CMB FilmsCarlo Francisco Manatad (director); Charo Santos, Daniel Padilla, Rans Rifol
Love at First StreamStar Cinema, KumuCathy Garcia-Molina (director); Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Anthony Jennings
NeliaA and Q Production Films, Inc.Lester Dimaranan (director); Winwyn Marquez, Raymond Bagatsing
The ExorsisTINCANFifth Solomon (director); Alex Gonzaga, Toni Gonzaga
31Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige)Viva Films / VivamaxAl Tantay (director); Andrew E., Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs
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  • – a Cinema One Originals Film Festival entry film
  • – a QCinema International Film Festival entry film
  • – a Metro Manila Film Festival entry film

Awards

Local

The following list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards, and Star Awards; and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya, and Cinema One Originals.

Award/Festival Best PictureRef.
70th FAMAS AwardsKatips
45th Gawad UrianOTJ:The Missing 8, Big Night! (tie)
Luna Awardsnot held
38th Star Awards for MoviesOTJ:The Missing 8 Katips
32nd Young Critics Circle CitationsHistorya ni Ha
24th Gawad PasadoKun Maupay Man It Panahon
20th Gawad Tanglawnot held
5th Eddys AwardsOTJ:The Missing 8
2nd Pinoy Rebyu AwardsKun Maupay Man It Panahon
47th Metro Manila Film FestivalBig Night![13]
17th Cinemalaya Independent Film FestivalBeauty Queen (short film)[14]
9th QCinema International Film FestivalI Get So Sad Sometimes (short film)[15]
Cinema One Originals Film Festival[discontinued]
CineFilipino Film Festival
Sinag Maynila Film Festival
ToFarm Film Festival
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: MayWard film is Star Cinema's opening salvo. Manila Standard. January 6, 2021. January 8, 2021.
  2. Web site: Femme Fatale’ Ang Peg Nina Ella Cruz, Meg Imperial, Nathalie Hart, at Jennifer Lee sa Trailer ng STEAL. Viva Entertainment. January 14, 2021 . fil . January 22, 2021.
  3. Web site: WATCH: Former Pinay bold stars share their tricks in ‘Paglaki ko, gusto ko maging Pornstar’ full trailer. Push. ABS-CBN. January 9, 2021. January 12, 2021.
  4. Web site: ‘Anak ng Macho Dancer’ digital premiere ticket through TicketNet. The Manila Times. February 1, 2021. February 1, 2021.
  5. Web site: WATCH: XavMi makes sparks fly again in 'Hello Stranger' film teaser. Rappler. January 16, 2021. January 16, 2021.
  6. Web site: Dumaual. Mario. Best actress Iyah Mina rises from COVID-19, headlines ‘Ayuda Babes,’ other shows. ABS-CBN News. February 13, 2021. February 16, 2021.
  7. Web site: WATCH: Coco Martin proposes to Angelica Panganiban in 'Love or Money' teaser. ABS-CBN News. February 1, 2021. February 3, 2021.
  8. Web site: Direktor Ng ‘Biyernes Santo’ Nag-Kwento Paano Binigyang Buhay ang Pelikula. Viva Entertainment. March 12, 2021 . fil . March 13, 2021.
  9. Web site: Piolo-Alessandra film 'My Amanda' finally set for release on Netflix. June 17, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . en . June 18, 2021.
  10. Web site: Iglesias. Iza. 'Shoot! Shoot' goes from song to screen. The Manila Times. October 2, 2021. October 24, 2021.
  11. Web site: Ariella Arida gets first starring role in 'Sarap Mong Patayin'. ABS-CBN News. September 26, 2021. October 24, 2021.
  12. Web site: Premier actors deliver fun and action in 'Barumbadings'. Manila Bulletin. October 20, 2021. October 24, 2021.
  13. News: Winners All: The 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal . 28 December 2021 . Manila Bulletin . 27 December 2021.
  14. News: Beauty Queen named Best Film in Cinemalaya 2021 . 21 August 2021 . Manila Bulletin . 21 July 2023.
  15. News: #QCinemaShorts 2021 Winners Honored . Astig.PH . 5 December 2021 . 21 July 2023.