“Mercy” rises to no. 1 in its US debut, plus watch this special video of Chris Pratt greeting his Pinoy fans

Mercy rises to the top of the American box office in its debut, the futuristic action thriller dethroning Avatar: Fire and Ash’s five-week reign. Mercy is set in a not too distant future, where Det. Chris Raven (Chris Pratt)  stands accused of killing his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the A.I. judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson), or face the death penalty.

Watch Chris Pratt’s greeting: https://youtu.be/md_6ZdEWNfI

The cast talks about how the film makes use of the current rise of AI, with Chris Pratt explaining the progression of Judge Maddox’s character. “Chris Raven’s story is his attempt to establish he’s not guilty while being forced to come to terms with his demons,” says Pratt, “but an equally incredible arc is the character of Judge Maddox, who feels like a cold, calculating computer program but through the course of the film actually becomes more sentient. She’s a character who essentially is trying to hide the humanity creeping up inside of her programming.”

Chris Pratt and Kali Reis receive a warm welcome from fans in the Mexico premiere of “Mercy”

Coming in PH cinemas on Jan 28

Chris Pratt takes a selfie with fans at the premiere of Mercy, localised to Sin Piedad, on January 17 at the Cinépolis Mitikah in Mexico City, MX 

Actor Chris Pratt received a warm welcome from his fans in Mexico City as he made an appearance at the red carpet premiere of his latest film, Mercy (localised as Sin Piedad), last January 17. He was joined by director Timur Bekmambetov, and co-star Kali Reis. The trio greeted the crowd, and took time to pose for selfies and interact with fans.

Get fully immersed with the unique Screenlife style of “Mercy,” a futuristic action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson

Coming in PH cinemas on Jan 28

The intensity  is cranked up to the max as director Timur Bekmambetov’s signature Screenlife style evolves in his dystopian action thriller Mercy. Known for his work in Unfriended and Searching, his fusion of traditional cinematography and onscreen filming pulls the audience into the story. Bekmambetov’s goal has always been to let moviegoers have the most immersive experience possible. “The Screenlife genre requires believable performances and very grounded storytelling,” says Bekmambetov. “When I began Mercy, I thought, ‘In real life I live in two realities at once — the physical world, and a world of windows, buttons, clicks, messages. I work, I fight with people, forgive people, all not in the physical world. So why are we not telling stories about that?’”

Ralph Fiennes takes on a larger role as Dr. Ian Kelson in “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”

In PH cinemas Jan 14

As the world of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple reels at the onslaught of  the Rage virus, humanity is left to adapt to the dangerous environment. As the future remains bleak, survivors have found their own ways to cope and carry on. Three-time Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes returns in the second installment of the 28 Years Later trilogy as Dr. Ian Kelson, a survivor that finds comfort in tending and honoring the dead, with his massive ossuary nickname The Bone Temple. 

“The Bone Temple reminds us that everything seems hopeless,” director Nia DaCosta says. “But at the same time, if you’re still alive, you can accomplish something meaningful with your life. For Dr. Ian Kelson, it’s building this monument to death, which inversely, is what gives him the energy to live.”

“It’s just so extraordinarily intense.” Take a look behind the scenes of “28 Years Later” in the new featurette with Danny Boyle, Nia DaCosta, and Ralph Fiennes

In PH cinemas Jan 14

In a world ravaged by infected, the greatest threat to survival might just be humanity. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland take us back into the twisted world of 28 Years Later, and turning the world on its head is director Nia DaCosta with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The newest featurette has Danny Boyle talking about the impressive direction DaCosta has taken, and actor Ralph Fiennes on how humanity evolves in the face of danger and desperation.

Watch the featurette: https://youtu.be/iz_5yoUZQDo?si=JxDRkSonCWALGZvu

Jack Black and Paul Rudd get goofy at the world premiere of original comedy adventure “Anaconda” in Los Angeles, and continue the fun at the London photocall with matching outfits

In PH cinemas Jan 8

Paul Rudd (L) and Jack Black strike a pose together at the World Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ ANACONDA at the United Theater on Broadway on December 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

The cast and filmmakers of the original comedy adventure Anaconda shined at the film’s world premiere last December 13 at the United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles, California. A giant anaconda also made its appearance at the premiere, peeking at the top of the photowall, with the cast having fun posing with the figure. Stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black were all smiles for the premiere, accompanied by Daniela Melchior, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, and Selton Mello.

A 90s cult classic is turned on its head as Jack Black and Paul Rudd join forces in comedy adventure “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 8

Best friends forever, or until one of them gets eaten. Get ready for a hilariously good time in Anaconda, a comedy adventure starring genre superstars Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Anaconda is directed by Tom Gornican, and also stars Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello.

Childhood best friends Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) are going through a shared midlife crisis, pushing them into fulfilling a lifelong dream: shooting a remake of their all time favorite film: Anaconda. Heading deep into the Amazon, all bets are off once an actual giant anaconda appears, and comedy ensues as they try to escape a deadly situation.

Comedy superstars Paul Rudd and Jack Black are let loose deep in the Amazon jungle in “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 8

One of the core components for co-writer Kevin Etten and co-writer-director Tom Gornician in making the comedy adventure Anaconda is getting actors who can face a truly terrifying situation while still keeping things fun.  “Tom and I have done this kind of ‘comedy under duress’ before, in which we take people who are wildly unequipped to handle the situations in which they land. We throw the craziest obstacles at them, and let them be idiots, while letting them play the real fear of the situation. We wanted to stay as far away as we could from winking at the danger and not feeling the stakes, and to feel as real as possible,” Etten explains.

They felt that they truly hit the jackpot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd, with Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello to support them. “Jack, Paul, Thandiwe, Steve, Selton, and Daniela all have such great comedic instincts,” Etten continues. “They always played it real but knew how to tweak that just a little bit to get a big laugh.”

Chris Pratt races to prove his innocence to an A.I. judge in the new trailer for “Mercy”

Coming in PH cinemas Jan 28

A detective is on a ninety minute timer to prove his innocence or face the death penalty in sci-fi thriller Mercy. Starring Chris Pratt as disgraced detective on trial for the murder of his wife, and Rebecca Ferguson as the A.I. judge Mercy. The film is directed and produced by Timur Bekmambetov, who popularized screenlife films with his work on Unfriended (2015) and Searching (2018).

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TSCQGx4IF5w

Find out if justice prevails as Mercy is coming to Philippine theaters on January 28, 2026, including IMAX and 3D. Mercy is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #MercyMovie @columbiapicph

Change is upon them. Watch the new “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” trailer In PH cinemas Jan 14

From the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland more than two decades ago comes 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The next chapter in the 28 Years Later story sees survivors Spike (Alfie Williams) and Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) forging new paths ahead, and with it revelations that could change the fate of humanity. Spike’s encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) and his strange group of misfits turn dark. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are not the only threat to mankind. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.

An impossible mission. An unlikely friendship. Watch the new trailer for “Project Hail Mary,” starring Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling

In PH cinemas soon

An ordinary science teacher has the fate of humanity resting on his shoulders in Project Hail Mary. Based on the novel by The Martian author Andy Weir, the film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub. At the helm of the film are director-producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who are the Academy Award-winning creators of the Spider-Verse franchise.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/tvd7UUHzdhA

Get ready as Project Hail Mary is out in Philippine cinemas soon.

Paul Rudd and Jack Black are hilarious in the official trailer of “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 2026

Big stakes. Bigger snakes. Chaos is imminent as Paul Rudd and Jack Black star in the comedy film, “Anaconda.” In the film, the duo are childhood best friends who set out to fulfill their dream: doing a remake of the classic “Anaconda” film. A trip to the Amazon, midlife crises, and an actual giant anaconda make for a comical, yet deadly situation.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/SvfxOesLpf4

Check out the poster::

“Anaconda” slithers into Philippine theaters in January 2026. “Anaconda” is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #AnacondaMovie @columbiapicph

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline are an eccentric duo in “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” in PH cinemas Sept 17

Every journey has a beginning, and the beginning of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a car rental agency run by a strange cashier and a mechanic, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline respectively. The odd pair offers character David (Colin Farrell) a 1994 Saturn GL, a car way past its prime, insistent upon adding a retro GPS with the package. It’s this vehicle that propels David, joined by Sarah (Margot Robbie), a stranger he met at a mutual friend’s wedding, on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

Watch the newest featurette here: https://youtu.be/mrBGb2fmxIQ

Ready for more? Watch the official trailer for “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” In PH cinemas Jan 2026

The story continues as the audiences are plunged back into the infected world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” Directed by Nia DaCosta, the second chapter of the “28 Years Later” storyline sees the return of Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson, and Alfie Williams as young survivor Spike. The film also stars Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/1l4Xf7Bw764

“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” arrives in Philippine cinemas on January 2026,

About 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple:

Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later - but turning that world on its head - Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) becomes a nightmare he can't escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival - the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying. Directed by Nia DaCosta. Written by Alex Garland. Produced by Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Bernard Bellew, Danny Boyle, and Alex Garland. Executive Producer Cillian Murphy. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell’s chemistry is electric in “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” In PH cinemas Sept 17

“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it,” is what producer Youree Henley describes the chemistry between Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell as they play the main characters in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.  “I mean, Colin and Margot were just connected, and their chemistry was there from the first scene they shot together,” he adds.

Robbie and Farrell star as Sarah and David, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding in Kogonada’s latest romantic fantasy A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. The film takes the pair on an unexpected adventure, where their car rentals take them to mysterious doors, opening to important moments of their past. 

Watch the latest trailer: https://youtu.be/sR4HeG6dzRU

Caught Stealing - Goons, Guns, and a Cat

Austin Butler makes a mainstream comeback with this action crime thriller Caught Stealing that also stars Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, and Vincent D'Onofrio. The characters show a diversity of race and personalities that gives color from the start. Austin indeed has that charisma even coming from obscure characters in past films now embraces his role as Hank.

The timeline for this movie goes back to the 90’s where there are still a lot of ways to get away with illegal things. This setting gives a lot of things to happen without the expectations of the present. The violence is brutal yet comical at some points. It also mirrors a reality that even simple individuals can get caught up to complicated crimes with one wrong decision. 

Explore the past, think on the present, and change the future in the romantic fantasy of “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey”

In PH cinemas Sept 17

“Like many movie lovers, I’m hungry for new worlds, new characters, and a new way of thinking about the human experience,” director Kogonada notes, describing his inspiration for his new original film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. The film stars Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell together on screen for the first time, as strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding who unexpectedly find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. 

Doors play an important role in the film, as they bring the characters back to key moments in their pasts.  “I love the theatre of doors. When I see a door on a theatrical stage, it always sparks the imagination. That door has the potential to lead us anywhere - into the mundane or the magical. Doors represent possibilities. They are inherently mysterious. Opening a door, literally and figuratively, means entering a new space, a new experience, a new moment in your life,” director Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang) explains.

Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal are out to steal hearts in “Materialists”

After finding the perfect Lucy in Dakota Johnson, director Celine Song set her sights on completing her leading trio in Materialists. For Lucy’s broke, soft-hearted ex John,  Song met an immediate match with Chris Evans after meeting with him. “I walked away from that conversation knowing that in his humility, his passion, his dedication to his craft... there was something about the way he was talking to me about his love and his work, his ambitions, the places he felt certain and the places he felt uncertain. It was very moving to me, it's a feeling that doesn’t leave you.”

Dakota Johnson is on a mission for the perfect match as matchmaker Lucy in “Materialists”

Opens Aug 6 in PH cinemas

For Academy Award-nominated director Celine Song, her sophomore film Materialists lifts from a chapter in her life as a matchmaker in New York City. Song based her character Lucy around that career, and Materialists around modern dating culture. “She’s (Lucy) somebody who’s very clear about the fact that love really does baffle her, but she’s very good at the math of dating,” Song describes.

Song felt like there was an immediate connection when she met Dakota Johnson for the role. “We were having a meeting and the way that she is so vulnerable and so funny and sharp, I remember walking away from her thinking, she’s Lucy,” Song recalls.

Watch the “First Look” featurette: https://youtu.be/T2Yi3D3CDzU

There’s new blood to spill. Meet the new cast of “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” led by Jonah Hauer King

Old horrors meet a brand new set of characters in I Know What You Did Last Summer, the continuation of the hit 1997 slasher film of the same name. Rising stars portray the young group of people dealing with the horrific consequences of their actions, and for director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the chemistry of the cast feels genuine. “The cast chemistry really leaps off the screen,” she continues. “It was like lightning in a bottle. It just was there, and it was amazing.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/O83Q0ewud-k