58th

58th
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Carl Joseph Papa
Written by	Aica Riz Ganhinhin Carl Joseph Papa
Produced by	Nessa Valdellon
Starring	Glaiza de Castro Ricky Davao
Cinematography	Jethro Aaron Jamon
Edited by	Benjamin Tolentino
Music by	Arvy Dimaculangan
Production companies	GMA Pictures GMA Public Affairs
Distributed by	GMA Pictures
Release date	2026 (2026)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

58th is an upcoming Philippine adult animated biographical mystery film co-written and directed by Carl Joseph Papa. Filmed entirely as a docudrama, the film revolves primarily before and after the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, one of the deadliest massacres to ever occur in the Philippines; the eponymous last victim, whose body was never found over the years, is the primary narrative thread of the massacre, which follows the effect on one of the victims' children.

After the filming was completed, 58th was Davao's final film performance before his death in May 2, 2025. ^[1] Alongside the fantasy horror Ella Arcangel: Awit ng Pangil at Kuko , it is among one of the first animated features co-produced and distributed by GMA Pictures, slated to release theatrically on an unspecified date of 2026.

Premise

The film will tell the story of the family of Bebot Momay, who was considered the 58th victim of the crime, although his body was never found. ^[2]

—  GMA Public Affairs, ^[3]

Cast

• Glaiza de Castro as Maria Reynafe Castillo, a daughter of the missing photojournalist. ^[4]
• Ricky Davao as Reynaldo "Bebot" Momay, a photojournalist who oversaw the horrors of Maguindanao massacre and is currently the 58th victim. ^[4]

Mikoy Morales, Biboy Ramirez, Marco Masa, and Zyren Dela Cruz were cast in undisclosed roles.

Development

After his completion to his third film Iti Mapukpukaw , he^{[ who? ]} is co-writing and directing a documentary about the massacre in 2009. Aica Riz Ganhinhin, a frequent collaborator of Papa, serves as a co-writer in the film. ^[5]

In 2024, the film recorded in live-action, mostly through screencast, during pre-production before the animators processed rotoscoping techniques, similar to Papa's previous films, during the post-production process. Following the year, animation in a style of Iti Mapukpukaw is slightly improved; archive footages from the aftermath were excluded from the process. ^[6]

In November 2024, Glaiza de Castro offered the lead role as the daughter of Reynaldo Momay, alongside Ricky Davao, Mikoy Morales, Biboy Ramirez, Marco Masa, and Zyren Dela Cruz are announced to be part of the cast line-up. ^[5]

See also

• On The Job: The Missing 8 , a 2021 film sequel partly inspired by the massacre and disappearance.

References

1. "Ricky Davao dies at 63". Rappler . May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
2. "Maguindanao massacre verdict: Zaldy Ampatuan, Andal Jr. found guilty of murder". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
3. "GMA Public Affairs, GMA Pictures release teaser for '58th,' a film about the Maguindanao massacre". GMA News Online. November 23, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
4. "GMA Public Affairs drops poster of '58th,' a film about the Maguindanao massacre". GMA News Online. November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
5. Evangelista, Jessica Ann (November 24, 2024). "Glaiza de Castro leads '58th,' film on Maguindanao massacre". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
6. "GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures Present "58th," a Powerful Film of Remembrance and Justice". GMA News Online. November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.