Ayala Malls Cinemas Takes You on an Exclusive Italian Escape with “Solo Mio”

Arriving February 25

After leading new releases during its opening weekend at the U.S. box office, Solo Mio finds its way to the big screen exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas, inviting moviegoers to experience an international romance this Valentine season.

Ayala Malls Cinemas presents Solo Mio, a romantic comedy set in Italy, filmed across the breathtaking locations of Rome and Tuscany, starring international comedy icon Kevin James, best known for The King of Queens and Hitch. The film also features Julie Ann Emery (Better Call Saul), Jonathan Roumie, known for the global phenomenon series “The Chosen,” Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother), acclaimed Italian actress Nicole Grimaudo (Mine Vaganti, Baarìa), Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy), and Julee Cerda (Orange Is the New Black), bringing together a fun and heartfelt story about heartbreak, healing process, and second chances. 

Love is on the Big Screen with Ayala Malls Cinemas, Featuring Two Special Valentine's Screenings

Still planning your date this Valentine’s Day?

Ayala Malls Cinemas has got you covered!

This Valentine’s Day, Ayala Malls Cinemas invites moviegoers and film enthusiasts to celebrate love and music on the big screen. From February 14, audiences can enjoy two exclusive screenings only at Ayala Malls Cinemas, featuring the critically acclaimed period drama Hamnet and the intimate documentary The Rose: Come Back To Me. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching period drama or an intimate Korean musical documentary, these films promise to make every patron’s Valentine’s celebration unforgettable, emotionally stirring, and captivating.

HAMNET

Perfect for literary and theater lovers who appreciate timeless stories and cinematic artistry, Hamnet is directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn. 

Greenbelt Unveils Its Reimagined Cinemas, Elevating the Premium Moviegoing Experience

The reimagination of Greenbelt is shaping up to redefine the standard for shopping, leisure and entertainment in Metro Manila, exemplifying the best of what Ayala Malls has to offer. 

“Reinventing a place as iconic as Greenbelt demands both ambition and attention to detail,” said Ayala Malls COO Paul Birkett. “Alongside an exceptional mix of global and local luxury brands, we’ve also refreshed the entertainment experience with upgraded theaters, a revitalized lobby and a curated selection of food and snack options.”

Experience award-winning cinema at its finest as “Hamnet,” Best Picture winner at the Golden Globes, and nominated for 8 Academy Awards, arrives exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on February 18

Early Access screenings available on February 14

The critically acclaimed Golden Globe winner for Best Picture and eight-time Academy Award–nominated film HAMNET, directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, arrives exclusively at the home of award-winning films, Ayala Malls Cinemas, starting February 18, offering Philippine audiences the rare opportunity to experience one of the year’s most celebrated films on the big screen.

Hamnet, a powerful story that inspired Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Hamlet is written and directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel of the same title, and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn.

The film stands as one of the most recognized films of the awards season, nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Chloé Zhao), Best Actress (Jessie Buckley), and major craft categories including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. Hamnet has also won in two Golden Globes categories, with the film taking home the Best Motion Picture award in the drama category, and Jessie Buckley winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. Praised for its emotional depth, intimate storytelling, and masterful performances, Hamnet is the latest addition in Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusives, a collection of critically-acclaimed stories that spark emotion and discussion. 

Black Roses this Valentine's Day with “The Rose: Come Back To Me”

A-Exclusive Valentine’s Treat Exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas, February 14 to 20

BLACK ROSES, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Ayala Malls Cinemas proudly presents “The Rose: Come Back To Me,” an A-Exclusive Valentine’s Week core that transforms music, love, and healing into a touching big-screen experience, available exclusively from February 14 to 20. The Rose, a Korean Indie-Rock band, invites fans, Black Roses, to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their intimate documentary film through music connection, resilience, and shared emotion about their career and journey in the music industry.

Ayala Malls Cinemas brings this story to the big screen, continuing to be a haven for Hallyu  fans, offering plush seats with generous legroom, and premium audiovisual experiences with Dolby Sound and Dolby Atmos that make every experience feel up close and personal. 

Witness a poignant exploration of love and loss

Ayala Malls Cinemas Exclusively Premieres ‘The Thing with Feathers’

Opens January 28 

Ayala Malls Cinemas continues to bring emotionally daring curated films that touch the audiences deeply. Before January ends, Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively premieres “The Thing With Feathers,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, a film that explores the memories and the present, resilience of the human heart and spirit, and horror of grief.

Adding this to its exclusive roster, Ayala Malls Cinemas goes beyond mainstream entertainment to give a premium experience with high-quality stories for viewers who seek depth, enjoyment, and a cinematic experience only at Ayala Malls Cinemas.

Ayala Malls Cinemas Brings an Exclusive Big-Screen Experience with “Rental Family”, Starring Academy Award® Winner Brendan Fraser

Opens January 21 only at Ayala Malls Cinemas

Ayala Malls Cinemas proudly brings the cross-cultural drama-comedy Rental Family, starring Academy Award® winner Brendan Fraser, as part of its exclusive 2026 lineup. Esteemed as a go-to home of premium, exclusive films like no other, Ayala Malls Cinemas offers an exclusive cinematic experience celebrating all movie genres that inspire and entertain patrons. 

Shannon Gorman as “Mia Kawasaki” (left), Brendan Fraser as “Philip Vandarpleog” (right)

Rental Family has touched the viewers’ hearts globally with its moving story about human connection, chosen families, and experiences of belonging, all magnified on the big screen. Now, all the way from Tokyo, it arrives only at Ayala Malls Cinemas for its theatrical run. 

A wickedly wonderful experience awaits as Ayala Malls Cinemas celebrates the release of “Wicked: For Good” with limited-time snacks

Now in PH cinemas

Ayala Malls Cinemas make magic come alive as Wicked: For Good arrives in Philippine cinemas. The untold tale of the witches of Oz is in its final chapter as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good forge their own paths. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, along with Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode and more.

In anticipation of one of the most awaited films of 2025, Ayala Malls Cinemas prepared a Wicked: For Good themed cinema experience for moviegoers. The Movie Snackbar carries limited-edition popcorn flavors inspired by the film: Pink Sweet Bubble Pop and Green Emerald Nori Crunch. Enjoy the fun new treats inside exclusive Wicked: For Good popcorn tumblers.

Ayala Malls Cinemas Brings Magic With The Horsemen In Their Greatest Heist — “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” Illusion Begins On November 12

Get ready for illusions, heists, and jaw-dropping stunts like never before. ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don't’ brings back the world's boldest illusionists. Witness their new grand illusion performance at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide on November 12.

Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted, Zombieland), the film reunites the Four Horsemen, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco with Morgan Freeman as mentor Thaddeus Bradley. Joining them are the young illusionists Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, along with Rosamund Pike as the cunning and powerful villain, Veronika Vanderberg.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E3lMRx7HRQ

A decade later, after the Four Horsemen vanished from the public eye, three talented young illusionists;  Charlie (Justice Smith), June (Ariana Greenblatt), and Bosco (Dominic Sessa) quietly followed in their heroes’ footsteps, performing underground shows and daring street performances. Their acts became too public online that they caught the attention of J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), the leader of the original Four Horsemen. 

Launching A-Reel Asia is Indonesia’s “Traditional Kamasutra Teacher,” now showing exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas

Ayala Malls Cinemas highlights the richness, diversity and cinematic artistry of Asian filmmaking with their exclusive “A-Reel Asia: Stories from the Heart of the East,” a new premium platform for Asian cinema, starting this September. Showcasing a selection of heartwarming dramas, thrilling blockbusters and critically acclaimed films from across the region, including titles from Indonesia, India, South Korea, Japan and China, “A-Reel Asia” is a groundbreaking initiative that brings these films to local audiences, providing alternative content for an all-new cinema experience and cultural appreciation.

Committed to its role as the premier destination for world-class film appreciation, Ayala Malls Cinemas transforms itself into a cultural tastemaker, starting with director Hanung Bramantyo’s “Traditional Kamasutra Teacher,” an epic tale of love, betrayal and power from Indonesia. 

Ayala Malls Cinemas brings class, intrigue, and the end of an era to the big screen as “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” opens on September 10

The timeless period drama arrives in Ayala Malls Cinemas, home of carefully-curated cinematic experiences that cater to all moviegoers. There’s never a shortage of exclusive, award-winning films that captured the heart and imagination of audiences around the world. Discover the new, the classics, and the uniquely artistic with Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusives, which always has new offerings for patrons, including Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. A global phenomenon is back for its cinematic end as audiences can step into the past with the family and staff that captivated audiences for years with the Downton Abbey TV shows and films.

Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings Mike Flanagan’s genre-bending film “The Life of Chuck,” based on Stephen King’s acclaimed novella, to PH cinemas August 20

With sneak previews in select Ayala Malls Cinemas on August 16

Brace for the latest cinematic journey at Ayala Malls Cinemas as it exclusively brings “The Life of Chuck,” written and directed by Mike Flanagan based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King. Starring a strong ensemble cast led by Tom Hiddleston with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Jacob Tremblay and Matthew Lillard, “The Life of Chuck” opens August 20, with sneak previews on August 16 in the following Ayala Malls Cinemas: Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Glorietta, TriNoma, Bonifacio High Street, U.P. Town Center, Capitol Central, Centrio, Abreeza, Solenad and Harbor Point. 

A home for stories that matter, Ayala Malls Cinemas’ passion for unforgettable curated exclusive films for its patrons paves for an all-new uplifting experience as “The Life of Chuck” is poised to start meaningful conversations with its life-affirming story – a celebration of joy, art and humanity.

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan, “The Life of Chuck” tells the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Witness timeless tales of love, struggle and triumph this Pride Month with Ayala Malls Cinemas’ selection of “Reel Pride” films

With featured films “Pusong Mamon,” “Macho Dancer,” “Mahal Kita, Beksman,” and “Two and One”

Celebrate queer Filipino cinema classics with Reel Pride at Ayala Malls Cinemas, in celebration of Pride Month. Powerful, diverse, and trailblazing queer Filipino stories are back on the big screen from June 25 to July 1, 2025 at Ayala Malls Trinoma, Fairview Terraces, Market Market and Manila Bay cinemas.

Ayala Malls has been commemorating Pride Month with various initiatives and events this June. Continuing with the spirit of the month, Ayala Malls Cinemas, in partnership with Viva Films, showcases four iconic titles with themes of love, identity, and resilience. Get to watch Pusong Mamon (1998), Macho Dancer (1988), Mahal Kita, Beksman (2022), and Two and One (2022) in theaters, the way they were meant to be seen.

Celebrate Pride Month with Ayala Malls Cinemas’ exclusive showing of restored Filipino classics “T-Bird at Ako” and “Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay,” now in cinemas

This June, Ayala Malls Cinemas celebrates Pride Month with the exclusive theatrical re-release of restored Filipino classic movies “T-Bird at Ako” and “Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay,” both now showing. Starring beloved Filipino actors including the late National Artist Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos for “T-Bird at Ako,” and Dolphy and Roderick Paulate for “Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay,” these films, released in the ’80s, can now be enjoyed together by different generations where they are truly meant to be seen – on the big screen. 

Thai horror movie “Don’t Sleep,” starring Atiwat Saengtien of “Pee Nak," to open exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas June 4

Are you ready to face your darkest fears? 

Ayala Malls Cinemas is exclusively bringing to Philippine theaters another Asian horror film this coming month. Following last year’s zombie-themed “Operation Undead,” comes the Thai horror-thriller “Don’t Sleep,” starring Atiwat Saengtien (“Pee Nak” comedy-horror movie series) and Pantipa Arunwattanachai (“Oh My Ghost: The Finale”). Opening only in cinemas June 4, “Don’t Sleep” is rated R-16. 

Watch the trailer: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1217415273350723

Ayala Malls Cinemas presents exciting activities and treats for Lilo & Stitch with the Ohana Fun Station!

Now showing in PH

The perfect family movie experience awaits in Ayala Malls Cinemas as they bring the Ohana spirit in theaters with Lilo & Stitch. There’s more to enjoy when watching in Ayala Malls Cinemas, as parents can take their kids for a fun-filled day of activities with Lilo & Stitch, now showing in theaters. Moviegoers who purchase two tickets to Lilo & Stitch at participating branches will be eligible to participate in the Ohana Fun Station activities, which includes arts and crafts and Lilo & Stitch themed activity sheets. Patrons can also take photobooth pictures as souvenirs. The Ohana Fun Station is available to participating Ayala Malls Cinemas from May 24 to 25.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/Su7UMqmEQV0

Ayala Malls Cinemas keeps you at the edge of your seat with the thrilling spy drama “Black Bag,” starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender

Exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas on May 7

Ayala Malls Cinemas continues to set the standard as the premier destination for movie enthusiasts, offering an unmatched cinematic experience tailored for true film lovers. As the go-to spot for exclusive releases, Ayala Malls Cinemas proudly presents Black Bag—the latest edge-of-your-seat spy thriller from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh. Featuring a stellar cast including Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan, this gripping film is best experienced where luxury meets entertainment—only at Ayala Malls Cinemas.

Black Bag revolves around George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender), a top British intelligence officer working for the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC) as he faces the ultimate test of loyalty when he investigates a critical security breach. His devotion to his country is only matched by his loyalty to his wife, fellow agent Kathryn St. Jean (Cate Blanchett). When the agency is alerted to a mole within their ranks, Woodhouse is given a list of five suspects to investigate, a list that includes his beloved wife.

Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings the visually stunning and terrifying horror story "The Demon Disorder" to PH cinemas, starting April 9

After a successful streak of bringing award-winning Hollywood hits to local audiences, Ayala Malls Cinemas continues to redefine the moviegoing experience with the exclusive theatrical release of the terrifying and visually arresting horror film “The Demon Disorder.” 

Directed by Steven Boyle, this must-see thriller originally premiered on Shudder, the go-to streaming platform for horror, thriller and supernatural fiction fans. Now, for the first time, it haunts the big screen – only at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting April 9. Get your tickets now at sureseats.com.

Marking the directorial debut from special effects master Boyle (“The Matrix” trilogy, “The Hobbit”), “The Demon Disorder” is a demonic Australian horror movie that finds three brothers reunited after the youngest is possessed by their deceased father. How do you defeat a presence that knows you inside and out? An anger so powerful it refuses to stay dead? The demonic dad is played by John Noble, well-known in the geek community as Dr. Walter Bishop in the sci-fi TV series “Fringe” and as Denethor in “The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers” and “The Return of the King.” Rounding out the talented cast are Charles Cottier, Dirk Hunter and Christian Willis, who play the three brothers. 

Filipino filmmaking is given a spotlight this April as “Gulay Lang, Manong!” shows exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting April 2

Ayala Malls Cinemas reaffirms its commitment to supporting Philippine cinema by showcasing Gulay Lang, Manong!, a 2024 Cinemalaya entry that captured audiences' hearts and won the coveted Audience Choice Award at the festival.

Directed by BC Amparado in his feature film debut, Gulay Lang, Manong! brings together a talented cast led by Cedrick Juan, Perry Dizon, and BJ Forbes. The film's recognition at Cinemalaya highlights its powerful storytelling and the growing appreciation for Filipino independent films.

Experience the magic at Ayala Malls Cinemas as “Snow White” is available in 4DX, A-Giant, DOLBY ATMOS, and A-Luxe cinemas

Now showing in PH cinemas

Step into the classic fairytale like never before as Disney’s Snow White arrives in Philippine cinemas. Pair the magical experience with top-tier cinema at Ayala Malls Cinemas, which will carry the film nationwide.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oT_SV9m4DOM

The film follows the timeless story of the princess Snow White(Rachel Zegler), as she tries to save herself and the kingdom from the clutches of the Evil Queen(Gal Gadot), with the help of seven dwarfs. The classic tale comes fully alive with new music from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote songs for Aladdin(2019). The film also features beloved songs such as “Whistle While You Work,” and “Waiting On A Wish.”