List of Philippine films of 2021

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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 2021. 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 highest-grossing Filipino films released in 2021, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows:

  •   – an entry film for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.
  •   – an entry film for Metro Manila Film Festival.

Highest-grossing films of 2021

RankTitleDistributorBox Office
1 Love Is Color Blind Star Cinema N/A

January–March

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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Y		1 Princess DayaReese Star Cinema Barry Gonzalez (director); Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber [1]
22RunMel Magno Film CompanyMel Magno (director); Keann Johnson, JR Versales
Steal Viva Films / BluArt ProductionsBona Fajardo (director); Ella Cruz, Meg Imperial, Jennifer Lee, Nathalie Hart [2]
29 Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar Viva Films / VinCentiments / VivamaxDarryl Yap (director); Alma Moreno, Rosanna Roces, Ara Mina, Maui Taylor [3]
30Anak ng Macho DancerGodfather Productions Joel Lamangan (director); Sean de Guzman [4]
F
E
B
R
U
A
R
Y		6Memories of Forgetting2076 KolektibJoselito Altarejos (director); Dexter Doria, Noel Escondo, Jonathan Ivan Rivera
12Hello Stranger: The MovieBlack Sheep ProductionsDwein Baltazar (director); Tony Labrusca, JC Alcantara [5]
M
A
R
C
H		5 Ayuda Babes Saranggola Media ProductionsJoven Tan (director); Iyah Mina, Gardo Versoza [6]
Tililing Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Gina Pareño, Baron Geisler, Chad Kinis, Cai Cortez, Donnalyn Bartolome, Candy Pangilinan
12 Love or Money Star Cinema Mae Cruz-Alviar (director); Coco Martin, Angelica Panganiban [7]
24Biyernes Santo Viva Films Pedring Lopez (director); Ella Cruz [8]
31Dito at Doon TBA Studios / WASD FilmsJP Habac (director); Janine Gutierrez, JC Santos


April–June

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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P
R
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L		8LamentasyonUpnext Productions / People on the GoChino Pereira (director); Jiro Tejero, Arnold Briones, Vhie Laurilla, Mariah Jewel Pencil
9General AdmissionProVill / OxxipitalJeffrey Hidalgo (director); Jasmine Curtis-Smith, JC de Vera
23Death of NintendoBlack Sheep Productions / Indieflip Raya Martin (director); Noel Comia Jr., Kim Cloie Oquiendo, Jiggerfelip Seventilla, John Vincent Servilla
30 Death of a Girlfriend Viva Films Yam Laranas (director/screenplay); Diego Loyzaga, AJ Raval
Deeply in LoveBalangao FilmsLemuel W. Fangonon (director); Cresencio Caisan, Alennay Magangat, Granill Magno
The Herald and the HorrorLightShow StudioJayvee Kang Margaja (director); Tere Gonzales, Vic Trio, Odette Leyba
M
A
Y		5Mommy Issues Regal Entertainment Jose Javier Reyes (director); Pokwang, Sue Ramirez, Gloria Diaz
20VersusADCC Film ProductionRalston Gonzales (director); Gabby Eigenmann, Sunshine Dizon, Noel Comia Jr.
22Don FilipoPink Elephant ProductionsTim Muñoz (director); Adrian Arias, Beverly Benny, Dindeth Ditablan
28Kaka Viva Films GB Sampedro (director); Sunshine Guimary, Ion Perez, Jerald Napoles
Momshies! Ang Soul Mo’y Akin Star Cinema Easy Ferrer (director/screenplay); Jolina Magdangal, Melai Canteveros, Karla Estrada
J
U
N
E		11Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles
18Sana AllBluArt Productions / Viva Films Bona Fajardo (director); Meg Imperial, Arvic James Tan
24A Girl and a GuyUpstream Erik Matti (director); Alexa Miro, Rob Gomez
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July–September

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
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U
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Y		2Gluta Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Ella Cruz, Juliana Parizcova Segovia
9Silab Viva Films / 3:16 Media Network Joel Lamangan (director); Jason Abalos, Marco Gomez, Cloe Barreto
Tenement 66 Dreamscape Entertainment / Epic Media / iWantTFC Rae Red (director); Francis Magundayao, Francine Diaz, Noel Comia Jr.
15 My Amanda Netflix Alessandra de Rossi (director); Piolo Pascual, Alessandra de Rossi [9]
16The Other Wife Viva Films / VivamaxPrime Cruz (director); Joem Bascon, Rhen Escaño, Lovi Poe
23LockdownFor the Love of Arts Films Joel Lamangan (director); Paolo Gumabao
30Gameboys: The Movie The IdeaFirst Company / October Train FilmsIvan Andrew Payawal (director); Kokoy de Santos, Elijah Canlas
Nerisa Viva Films Lawrence Fajardo (director); Cindy Miranda, Aljur Abrenica
A
U
G
U
S
T		6Revirginized Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Sharon Cuneta, Marco Gumabao
13Ikaw at Ako at ang Ending Viva Films Irene Emma Villamor (director); Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles
Nang Dumating si JoeyBlank Pages ProductionsArlyn dela Cruz (director); Allan Paule, Ernie Garcia, Rash Juzen
19 A Faraway Land Mavx Productions Inc. / Netflix Veronica Velasco (director); Paolo Contis, Yen Santos
21SinMel Magno Film CompanyMel Magno (director); Alvin Fortuna, Zhay Cuevas, Clifford Pusing, Kiko Flores, Miko Manapul
27 Taya Viva Films Roman Perez Jr. (director); AJ Raval, Sean de Guzman
S
E
P
T
E
M
B
E
R		369+1 Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Janno Gibbs, Maui Taylor, Rose Van Ginkel
10The Housemaid Viva Films / Vivamax Roman Perez Jr. (director); Kylie Verzosa
17Bekis on the Run Viva Films Joel Lamangan (director); Christian Bables, Diego Loyzaga, Kylie Verzosa, Sean de Guzman
24Paraluman Viva Films Yam Laranas (director); Rhen Escaño, Jao Mapa
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October–December

OpeningTitleProduction companyCast and crewRef.
O
C
T
O
B
E
R		1Ang Manananggal na Nahahati ang Puso Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Aubrey Caraan, Marco Gallo, Teresa Loyzaga, Gina Pareño
8Shoot Shoot! Viva Films / Vivamax Al Tantay (director); Andrew E., AJ Raval, Sunshine Guimary [10]
15 Sarap Mong Patayin Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Ariella Arida, Lassy Marquez, Kit Thompson [11]
22House Tour Viva Films Roman Perez Jr. (director); Mark Anthony Fernandez, Diego Loyzaga, Marco Gomez, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Sunshine Guimary, Cindy Miranda
IzlaMavx ProductionsBarry Gonzalez III (director); Elisse Joson, Isabelle Daza, Beauty Gonzalez
Will You MarryMavx ProductionsVeronica Velasco (director); K Brosas, Elisse Joson
29Sa Haba ng Gabi Viva Films / Reality Entertainment / VivamaxMiko Livelo (director); Candy Pangilinan, Jerald Napoles, Kim Molina
N
O
V
E
M
B
E
R		5 Barumbadings Viva Films / VinCentimentsDarryl Yap (director); Baron Geisler, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jeric Raval [12]
12IkawMavx ProductionsMarla Ancheta (director); Janine Gutierrez, Pepe Herrera, Pilita Corrales
Mahjong Nights Viva Films Lawrence Fajardo (director); Angeli Khang, Sean de Guzman
RabidUpstream Erik Matti (director); Vance Larena, Ricci Rivero, Donna Cariaga, Chesca Diaz, Jake Macapagal, Ameera Johara, Ayeesha Cervantes
17 Mang Jose Viva Films / Vivamax / Project 8 ProjectsRaynier Brizuela (director); Janno Gibbs, Manilyn Reynes, Bing Loyzaga, Jerald Napoles, Leo Martinez
19More Than Blue Viva Films / VivamaxNuel Naval (director); JC Santos, Yassi Pressman
22He's Into Her: The Movie Cut iWantTFC Chad Vidanes (director); Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano
26My Husband, My Lover Viva Films Mac Alejandre (director); Kylie Verzosa, Marco Gumabao, Cindy Miranda
D
E
C
E
M
B
E
R		3 Pornstar 2: Pangalawang Putok Viva Films / VivamaxDarryl Yap (director); Alma Moreno, Rosanna Roces, Maui Taylor, Ara Mina
9Arisaka Ten17P Mikhail Red (director); Maja Salvador, Mon Confiado
10Dulo Viva Films Fifth Solomon (director); Diego Loyzaga, Barbie Imperial
Ero Upstream PH / Globe StudiosMiko Livelo, Joel Ferrer (director); Gabbi Garcia, Alex Diaz, Markus Paterson, Dylan Ray Talon, Anikka Camaya, Dino Pastrano
Palitan Viva Films Brillante Mendoza (director); Luis Hontiveros, Rash Flores, Jela Cuenca, Cara Gonzales
Love Is Color Blind Star Cinema John Leo Garcia (director); Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano
15Caught in the ActMPJ Entertainment ProductionsPerry Escaño (director/screenplay); Andi Abaya, Joaquin Domagoso
16Gensan PunchCenter Stage Productions / Gentle Underground Monkeys Brillante Mendoza (director); Shogen, Beauty Gonzalez, Ronnie Lazaro, Kaho Minami
17Crush Kong Curly Viva Films GB Sampedro (director); AJ Raval, Wilbert Ross
Happy Times Reality MM Studios / Upstream PH Ice Idanan (director); Sharlene San Pedro, Ricci Rivero, Heaven Peralejo
22Deception Viva Films Joel Lamangan (director); Claudine Barretto, Mark Anthony Fernandez
24Eva Viva Films Jeffrey Hidalgo (director); Angeli Khang, Sab Aggabao, Marco Gomez, Ivan Padilla, Angelica Cervantes, Quinn Carillo
25 A Hard Day Viva Films Lawrence Fajardo (director); Dingdong Dantes, John Arcilla
Big Night! Cignal Entertainment, The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, Quantum Films Jun Lana (director); Christian Bables, John Arcilla
Huling Ulan sa Tag-Araw Heaven's Best Entertainment Louie Ignacio (director); Rita Daniela, Ken Chan
Huwag Kang Lalabas Obra Cinema Adolfo Alix Jr. (director); Kim Chiu, Jameson Blake, Beauty Gonzalez, Aiko Melendez
Kun Maupay Man it Panahon Cinematografica, Plan C, House on Fire, iWantTFC, Globe Studios, Black Sheep Productions, Quantum Films, AAAND Company, Kawankawan Media, Weydemann Bros., CMB Films Carlo Francisco Manatad (director); Charo Santos, Daniel Padilla, Rans Rifol
Love at First Stream Star Cinema, Kumu Cathy Garcia-Molina (director); Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Anthony Jennings
Nelia A and Q Production Films, Inc.Lester Dimaranan (director); Winwyn Marquez, Raymond Bagatsing
The Exorsis TINCANFifth Solomon (director); Alex Gonzaga, Toni Gonzaga
31Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) Viva Films / Vivamax Al Tantay (director); Andrew E., Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs
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  •   – 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; and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya, and Cinema One Originals.

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