The dominance of Vice Ganda’s films is unmistakable, with ‘Rewind’ on track to become the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time. The Filipino film industry has experienced its share of highs and lows, and after enduring a prolonged drought due to COVID-19, the box office is once again thriving. The tangible evidence lies in the impressive revenue generated during MMFF 2023, signaling a rejuvenated vitality in the local film scene.
While all the movies showcased commendable performance, the standout was undoubtedly ‘Rewind,’ a collaborative production by Star Cinema, APT Ent., and Agosto Dos Media.
Star Cinema has consistently demonstrated its prowess in delivering captivating films, spanning genres from romance to comedy. Over the years, the following movies from Star Cinema have not only garnered immense popularity but have also shattered box-office records.
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>>>>>>>”Hello, Love, Goodbye” features Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards in lead roles and has achieved a global gross exceeding Php 880 million.
>>>>>>> “Rewind,” starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, is on track to claim the title of the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time. As of 3 PM on January 17, 2024, the film has surpassed the Php 845 million mark in worldwide gross.
>>>>>>> “The Hows Of Us” marks the final collaboration between Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla before they announced their separation. Remarkably, within a mere 20 days, THOU garnered a domestic gross exceeding Php 600 million.
>>>>>>> “The Super Parental Guardians,” a comedy film featuring the dynamic duo of Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, reportedly amassed a total of Php 598 million. Notably, the film also holds the record for the highest earnings on its opening day, reaching Php 75 million.
>>>>>>> “Fantastica,” another blockbuster from Vice Ganda, raked in an impressive Php 596 million in worldwide gross. The film showcased the talents of three popular love teams: Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte, Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber, and Kisses Delavin and Donny Pangilinan.
>>>>>>> “The Revenger Squad,” another creation of Vice Ganda, achieved a notable Php 571 million in earnings during its theatrical run. It’s worth mentioning that this record was later surpassed by the success of “Fantastica.”
>>>>>>> “A Second Chance,” the sequel to the emotional film “One More Chance,” marked the much-anticipated comeback of the beloved Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz love team. Evoking tears and imparting valuable lessons about love, marriage, and life, the film achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Filipino film to surpass the Php 500 million-mark in earnings, with a reported total of Php 556,000,000.00.”
>>>>>>> Vice Ganda’s comedic prowess shines through in a trilogy of successful films: “Beauty and the Bestie” (Php 526 million), a collaboration with Coco Martin; “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin” (Php 455 million), the second installment of the hit film “Praybeyt Benjamin”; and “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” (Php 427 million), featuring Maricel Soriano. Together, these films showcase the enduring appeal of Vice Ganda’s brand of humor in the Filipino cinema landscape.
Several other notable films have contributed to the success of Filipino cinema:
- “Starting Over Again” – Earning over Php 400 million.
- “My Ex and Whys” – Garnering Php 341 million.
- “Sisterakas” – Accumulating Php 393 million.
- “It Takes A Man and a Woman” – Achieving Php 405 million.
- “Ang Panday” – Financial details not provided.
- “Alone/Together” – Generating Php 350 million.
These films represent a diverse range of genres and showcase the talent and popularity of Filipino actors and filmmakers in captivating audiences and achieving significant box office success.
