Sun Chaser

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Sun Chaser
The teaser poster of Sun Chaser by Bobby Pontillas.jpg
Genre
Created by
  • Bernard Badion
  • Bobby Pontillas
Based on Philippine mythology
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodesN/A
Production
Production companies

Sun Chaser is an upcoming Philippine animated television series created by Bernard Badion and Bobby Pontillas. [1]

Contents

Premise

Inspired by Philippine mythology, the series revolves a teenager Jordan Santos, whose summer break takes a wild turn when a supernatural curse strikes his family and transforms his island home into a battleground of mythical creatures. With the help of quirky beings like a dwende and a manananggal, Jordan embarks on an epic quest rooted in vibrant Filipino mythology as he discovers his role as the “Spirit Guardian.” [2]

Development

The series was created by Pontillas with Bernard Badion, together with Toon City and Playlab animation studios. Pontillas revealed his inspiration for a passion project, stating "came from a personal place of wanting to tell a story rooted in Filipino mythology and identity, through the eyes of a young Filipino American trying to reconnect with his roots." [3]

The series expected to release in late 2026, according to series creator Bobby Pontillas.

References

  1. Zahed, Ramin (2025-06-23). "Exclusive: Disney Veteran Bobby Pontillas Details His Fun New Filipino Series, 'Sun Chaser'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  2. "A new Filipino animated series is taking Philippine folklore to global heights even before its official release". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  3. NEPALES, JANET SUSAN R. (2025-06-19). "Fil-Am animator Bobby Pontillas talks of his new TV project, 'Sun Chaser,' and winning at Annecy Film Festival". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-06-21.