Hell University

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Hell University
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Official poster
Genre
Based onHell University by KnightInBlack
Directed byBobby Bonifacio Jr.
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Production
Executive producerVicente "Boss Vic" Del Rosario Jr.
Production companies
Original release
Network Viva One

Hell University is an upcoming Philippine television series set to premiere in 2026. It is a mystery, thriller, and horror series with elements of romance and dark academia. The show is an adaptation of the Wattpad novel of the same name, which was inspired by the dystopian horror film series The Purge and written by KnightInBlack.

Contents

The series is directed by Bobby Bonifacio Jr. and co-produced by Studio Viva and Webtoon Productions. It stars Heart Ryan as Zein Shion and Zeke Polina as Ace Craige. The cast also includes Lance Carr as Raze, Aubrey Caraan as Samantha, Andre Yllana as Matt, Gabbi Ejercito as Mia, Derrick Ong as Dave, Jac Abellana as Jerome, Jastine Lim as Vanessa, Jemima Rivera as Nicky, Keagan de Jesus as Nazzer, Jao Canlas as Onel Ty, and Alas Alvarez (in a currently undisclosed role).

The series was originally scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform Viva One on January 10, 2026, but was moved to February 6.

Premise

The story takes place in a school called Hell University, which is hidden from society and operates outside of government control. [1] Students at the university do not pay for tuition or food. [2] However, the students must survive a nightly event called the "Bloody Night." [3] This event occurs between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., during which all violent acts, including murder, are permitted. [1] A group of friends unknowingly enters the school and becomes students. [3] They must deal with various gangs that control the campus while trying to survive and escape. [4]

Cast and characters

Production

Development

The series was announced by Viva One during a fan event in August 2025. [8] It is based on the Wattpad novel by KnightInBlack. The book was inspired by the dystopian horror film franchise The Purge . [7] Hell University has been described as a horror series, [6] [7] a supernatural dark academia thriller, [8] and a mystery with an element of romance. [3] It is a co-production between Studio Viva and Webtoon Productions. [3] The series was originally scheduled to premiere on January 10, 2026, [5] but it was moved to February 6. [6]

Casting

The cast members were selected through a combination of auditions and direct selection by Viva management. [5] Director Bobby Bonifacio Jr. stated that Viva executive Vicente Del Rosario Jr. saw potential in specific actors for the roles. [3] This project marks the first lead roles for actors Heart Ryan and Zeke Polina. [9] The series also reunites the "LanceBrey" love team of Lance Carr and Aubrey Caraan, who previously appeared in the University Series. [1] Two members of the boy band Alamat, Jao Canlas and Alas Alvarez, are also in the cast; Canlas will portray Onel Ty, while Alvarez' role is yet to be revealed. [6]

Soundtrack

The boy band Alamat will have two songs in the Hell University soundtrack: "LuzViMinda", and a cover of Rico Blanco's 2008 song "Yugto" (transl. Stage). Rob Deniel's "Sinta" (transl. Darling) is also a part of the soundtrack. [10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "'Hell University': Campus life upside down". Tempo. November 28, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "'Hell University' brings Wattpad horror hit to life on Viva One". The Manila Times . November 29, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Pagulong, Charmie Joy (January 10, 2026). "Rising loveteam Heart Ryan and Zeke Polina lead Viva One's 'Hell University'". The Philippine Star . Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Viva One brings Wattpad's 'Hell University' to life". Malaya Business Insight . November 28, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rodelas, Mon (November 27, 2025). "'Hell University' unveils cast ahead of January premiere". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Loreto, Julienne. "ICYMI: Alamat's 'Destino Vocal Performances' Film Is a Musical and Visual Treat". &Asian . Archived from the original on January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026. On 16 January, Viva One uploaded the teaser for the horror programme Hell University, which confirmed that Jao (as Onel Ty) and Alas (in a yet-to-be-disclosed role) are a part of the cast. Hell University was originally scheduled to premiere on 10 January, but its release date was pushed to 6 February.
  7. 1 2 3 Mallorca, Hannah (January 23, 2026). "Zeke Polina, Heart Ryan driven by 'healthy pressure' in 'Hell University'". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  8. 1 2 Ramada, Fiel Gia (August 23, 2025). "'My Husband is a Mafia Boss,' 'Hell University' lead Viva One's new wave of Wattpad adaptations". The Philippine Star . Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  9. ↑ Villanueva, Angelica (December 6, 2025). "Zeke Polino and Heart Ryan's one hell of a ride". Manila Standard . Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  10. ↑ Go, Mayks. "Alamat To Release Cover Of Rico Blanco's 'Yugto' For 'Hell University' Soundtrack". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
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