MANILA — Five days after its premiere, Star Cinema’s critically acclaimed, endearing family drama “Meet, Greet & Bye,” starring Maricel Soriano, Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Belle Mariano, and Juan Karlos Labajo, has made P85 million.
On Monday morning, November 17, Star Cinema revealed the figure with ABS-CBN News.
With P10.5 million in box office receipts on its first day last November 12, the 2025 family movie had an outstanding launch
With P10.5 million in box office receipts on its first day last November 12, the 2025 family movie had an outstanding launch.
The movie has received positive feedback and is still touching people’s hearts. It has also been shown in theaters all around the world.
In addition to the US, Canada, and Guam in November, “Meet, Greet & Bye” began screening in Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East on November 13. 14. It has also been shown in theaters in Austria, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
Also, it will be screened in Spain on November 23 and Greece starting on November 22. Additionally, the film will be accessible in cinemas in Norway, Luxembourg, Belgium, Sweden, and Denmark starting on November 27.
The film, which was directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, is about the Facundo siblings’ desire to fulfill their dying mother’s request to meet Park Seo-Joon, her favorite Korean idol.
Celebrities, influencers, and viewers all praised the movie for its relatable narrative, compelling storytelling, and universal theme.
The lead stars took to social media to thank fans for the support.
“Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nanood! Sobrang saya namin na nagustuhan ninyo,” wrote the film’s lead actress.
“This means so much to the whole team,” added the director, praising the cast and crew for their dedication.
Star Cinema also hinted at expanding the film’s reach to more theaters nationwide, given its strong opening numbers.
With positive word-of-mouth driving more viewers to cinemas, “Meet, Greet & Bye” is expected to cross the ₱100-million mark within the week if current trends continue.
Fans online are already calling the film a contender for one of the year’s most successful Filipino releases.
