List of Philippine films of 2020

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This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2020. Some films are in production but do not have definite release dates.

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For extended information about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on film industry, see Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema.

Top grossing films

The films released in 2020 by domestic gross are as follows:

   – an entry film for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
   – an entry film for Metro Manila Film Festival
RankTitleDistributorBox Office
1 On Vodka, Beers and Regrets Viva Films ₱80 million [1]
2 Block Z Star Cinema ₱36 million

Films

January–March

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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Y		15MiaInsight 360, Viva Films Veronica Velasco (director); Coleen Garcia, Edgar Allan Guzman [2]
22Nightshift Viva Films, Aliud EntertainmentYam Laranas (director); Yam Concepcion [3]
D' Ninang Regal Entertainment GB Sampedro (director); Kisses Delavin, McCoy de Leon, Mariel de Leon, Ai-Ai delas Alas
25 A Thousand Cuts CineDiaz, Concordia StudioRamona S. Diaz (director)
29 Block Z Star Cinema, Keep Filming Mikhail Red (director); Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Maris Racal, Yves Flores, Ina Raymundo, Ian Veneracion, McCoy de Leon, Dimples Romana, Myrtle Sarrosa [3]
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Y		5 On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets Viva Films Irene Villamor (director); JC Santos, Bela Padilla
12James and Pat and Dave Star Cinema Theodore Boborol (director); Ronnie Alonte, Loisa Andalio, Donny Pangilinan
14Ang Lakaran ni Kabunyan: Kabunyan's Journey to LiwanagThe Unconfined Cinema: An Expanded Cinema Project Kidlat Tahimik (director)
19Untrue Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (director); Cristine Reyes, Xian Lim
Watch List BRON Studios, Reality Entertainment Ben Rekhi (director); Alessandra De Rossi [3] [4]
Sunday Night Fever iWant originalsLemuel Lorca (director); Diether Ocampo, Nathalie Hart, Ricky Davao
22Death of Nintendo Black Sheep, IndieFlipRaya Martin (director); Noel Comia Jr., Agot Isidro
26Us Again Regal Entertainment Joy Aquino (director); Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing
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A
R
C
H		4Hindi Tayo Pwede Viva Films Joel Lamangan (director); Lovi Poe, Marco Gumabao, Tony Labrusca

April–June

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
M
A
Y		8The Next 12 DaysBlade Entertainment, Witty Jack MediaCJ Santos (director); Mary Joy Apostol, Akihiro Blanco
15Love Lockdown iWant originals Andoy Ranay, Darnel Villaflor, Noel Escondo, and Manny Palo (directors); Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, JM de Guzman, Arjo Atayde, Sue Ramirez, Tony Labrusca, Kylie Verzosa  
28Malaya iWant originalsConcepcion Makatuno (director); Lovi Poe, Zanjoe Marudo

July–September

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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Y		28Elehiya sa PaglimotBrigade ProductionsKristoffer Brugada (director)
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T		20 Love the Way U Lie Netflix RC Delos Reyes (director); Xian Lim, Alex Gonzaga, Kylie Verzosa
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   – a Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entry film
   – a ToFarm (The Outstanding Farmers in the Philippines) Film Festival entry film

October–December

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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R		23I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong StoryALW Film Production, Rocketts Productions Ronnie Ricketts (director); Hero Angeles, Raechelle Ricketts
29 Hayop Ka! Netflix Avid Liongoren (director); Angelica Panganiban, Robin Padilla, Sam Milby   
30U-Turn Star Cinema Roderick Cabrido (director); Kim Chiu, JM De Guzman, Tony Labrusca
31Sitsit iWantTFC Ato Bautista and Erin Pascual (directors); Ivana Alawi, Jake Cuenca
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R		11Good Times BadAla Una Films, Blade AsiaAra Baldonado (director); Hasna Usman, Jal Galang
13My Lockdown Romance Star Cinema Bobby Bonifacio Jr. (director); Jameson Blake, Joao Constancia
15Alter Me Netflix RC delos Reyes (director); Enchong Dee, Jasmine Curtis-Smith  
20He Who Is Without SinCenterstage Productions, Sinag Maynila, Solar Pictures Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Elijah Canlas, Enzo Pineda
KintsugiPelikulaw, Solar PicturesLawrence Fajardo (director); JC Santos, Hiro Nishiuchi
The Highest PeakCenterstage Productions, Red Motion Media, Sinag Maynila, Solar PicturesArnel Barbarona (director); Dax Alejandro, Mara Lopez, Henyo Ehem, Roweno Caballes, Jea Lyka Cinco
27Midnight in a Perfect World Globe Studios, EpicmediaDodo Dayao (director); Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Glaiza de Castro
Boyette: Not a Girl, Yet Star Cinema Jumbo Albany (director); Zaijan Jaranilla, Maris Racal, Iñigo Pascual
30Finding Agnes Netflix Marla Ancheta (director); Sue Ramirez, Jelson Bay
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R		5Memoirs of a Teenage RebelRCP Production Robin Padilla (director)
11 Four Sisters Before the Wedding Star Cinema Mae Cruz-Alviar (director); Alexa Ilacad, Charlie Dizon, Gillian Vicencio, Belle Mariano  
25 Coming Home Maverick Films, ALV Films Adolfo Alix Jr. (director); Jinggoy Estrada, Sylvia Sanchez, Edgar Allan Guzman [5]
Fan Girl Black Sheep Productions, Globe Studios, Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects, Epic Media, Crossword Productions Antoinette Jadaone (director); Paulo Avelino, Charlie Dizon
Isa Pang Bahaghari Heaven's Best Entertainment Joel Lamangan (director); Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa
Magikland Brightlight Leisure Productions, Gallaga Reyes FilmsChristian Acuna (director); Miggs Cuaderno, Elijah Alejo
Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Cineko ProductionsTopel Lee (director); Vhong Navarro, Barbie Imperial
Pakboys Takusa Viva Films Al Tantay (director); Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla, Jerald Napoles, Andrew E.
Suarez: The Healing Priest Saranggola Media Productions, Viva Films Joven Tan (director); John Arcilla, Alice Dixson
Tagpuan Alternative VisionsMacArthur Alejandre (director); Alfred Vargas, Iza Calzado, Shaina Magdayao
The Boy Foretold by the Stars Clever Minds Inc.Dolly Dulu (director); Adrian Lindayag, Keann Johnson
The Missing Regal Entertainment Easy Ferrer (director); Joseph Marco, Miles Ocampo, Ritz Azul
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   – a Sinag Maynila Film Festival entry film
   – a Cinema One Originals Film Festival entry film
   – a QCinema International Film Festival entry film
   – a Metro Manila Film Festival entry film

Awards

Local

The following list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; at other prominent film awards and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and QCinema.

International

The following list shows Filipino films (released in 2019) which were nominated or won awards at international industry-based awards and FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals.

Award/FestivalCategoryHonoreeResultRef.
59th Asia Pacific Film Festival Best EditingBenjamin Tolentino, Kalel, 15Won [16]
Fantasporto - 40th Oporto International Film Festival Best Actress Cristine Reyes, UntrueWon [17]
70th Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear Jury Prize, Berlinale ShortsRafael Manuel, FilipiñanaWon [18]
77th Venice International Film Festival Best Director, Orizzonti Section Lav Diaz, Lahi, HayopWon [19]

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