Ex Ex Lovers

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Ex Ex Lovers
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Teaser poster
Directed byJP Habac
Written by Antoinette Jadaone
Kristine Gabriel
Produced byAntoinette Jadaone
Starring Jolina Magdangal
Marvin Agustin
CinematographyKara Moreno
Edited byBenjamin Tolentino
Music byLen Calvo
Production
companies
Project 8 Projects
Cornerstone Studios
CMB Film Services Inc.
Sineng Labuyo Entertainment
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • February 12, 2025 (2025-02-12)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Ex Ex Lovers is an upcoming Philippine romantic comedy film directed by JP Habac. It stars Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Juan Karlos Labajo and Loisa Andalio. [1] Produced by Project 8 Projects and Cornerstone Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is a big screen comeback of Magdangal and Agustin as a love team. [2] [3]

Contents

Premise

The story follows Joy (played by Jolina Magdangal), who travels to Valletta, Malta, to reunite with her ex-partner Ced (played by Marvin Agustin). Joy’s goal is to ask Ced to walk their daughter down the aisle, as per her request. However, their complicated past and unresolved issues create comedic and heartfelt moments as they navigate their rekindled interactions. [4]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by JP Habac, known for his romantic comedy films. Producers Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas of Project 8 Projects revealed that Ex Ex Lovers had been in development since 2018, with plans delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Jadaone, the project aims the charm of 1990s rom-coms, blending humor and nostalgia. Principal photography took place in the Philippines and Malta and wrapped on January 15, 2025. [11] Director JP Habac praised Magdangal and Agustin for their ease and chemistry on set. [2] [12]

Marketing

The announcement of Ex Ex Lovers generated excitement among fans, with its teaser trailer quickly gaining traction on social media. Nostalgic callbacks to MarJo’s earlier works, including Hey Babe! and Flames: The Movie, have further fueled anticipation for the film. [13] [12]

Release

Ex Ex Lovers is slated for theatrical release in February 12, 2025, [14] over two decades since Magdangal and Agustin’s last big-screen collaboration. This is the first film partnership between Project 8 Projects and Cornerstone Studios, following their previous successes in streaming platforms and series production. [12]

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