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The holidays are finally here, and it's the perfect time to slow down and enjoy a well-deserved break. Whether you're spending the season with family, meeting up with friends, or just savoring some quiet me-time, curling up with a good movie is always a great idea.

From action-packed blockbusters to heartfelt dramas and spine-tingling thrillers, here's a roundup of films currently showing in cinemas across the Philippines. Grab your popcorn, sit back, and let the holiday movie marathon begin.

What's showing this week:

Avatar: Fire and Ash
Photo credit: Avatar.com

Synopsis:
After surviving a devastating war with the RDA and mourning the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri are thrust into another battle on Pandora as they come face to face with the Ash People, a violent, power-driven Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang; forcing their family to fight head-on for survival and protect the future of their world in a conflict that relentlessly tests their resolve, strength, and unity.

KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie
Photo credit; Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (One at Heart, Jessica Soho) FB

Synopsis:
This horror anthology features three chilling tales inspired by real events, each exploring the darkest edges of faith, fear, and the supernatural. One story follows a seafarer caught in a cursed voyage, another uncovers an island terrorized by a flesh-eating myth, and the last centers on a young woman fighting a legion of demons—testing the boundaries of her faith and sanity.

Wicked: For Good
Photo credit: Universal Pictures (YouTube)

Synopsis:
When a furious mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba must join forces one final time, relying on the strength of their unique bond. To transform themselves, and ultimately all of Oz, they'll have to confront each other with honesty, empathy, and a willingness to truly understand one another.

Mandirigma
Photo credit: IMDb

Synopsis:
Mandirigma tells the story of Sahil Khan, a half-Afghani, half-Filipino soldier haunted by his past and on a quest to find his lost mother in the Philippines. His life begins to change when he falls for Kim, a young entrepreneur, offering him a glimpse of peace, but that peace shatters when a vengeful terrorist leader resurfaces, forcing Sahil into a deadly battle that puts both his life and the new future he's built at risk. Blending intense action with emotional depth, Mandirigma is a gripping drama about love, identity, and the relentless will to survive.

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins
Phoot credit: SM Cinema

Synopsis:
Set amid the chaotic Halloween rush in Shibuya, a mysterious veil suddenly engulfs the district, trapping civilians and triggering a massive coordinated attack as Satoru Gojo steps in, unaware that a coalition of curse users and spirits is plotting to seal him away, while Yuji Itadori, his classmates, and elite jujutsu sorcerers fight through the catastrophic events later known as the Shibuya Incident; in the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan turn into breeding grounds for curses under the schemes of Noritoshi Kamo, the deadly Culling Game begins, and Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is tasked with executing Yuji for his alleged role in the disaster, with the film compiling the Shibuya Incident arc and featuring the first two episodes of the Culling Game storyline from Jujutsu Kaisen.

Meet, Greet & Bye
Photo credit: IMDb

Synopsis:
A devoted mother and avid K-drama fan loses hope in her recovery and decides to stop her chemotherapy, with only one wish left, to meet her ultimate K-drama idol visiting Manila. Determined to make her dream come true, her four children band together on the condition that once she meets her idol, she will resume therapy before time runs out, setting the stage for a heartfelt journey of love, family, and hope.

Zootopia 2
Photo credit: Disney Philippines

Synopsis:
Fresh off solving Zootopia's biggest case, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde discover their partnership isn't as solid as they believed when Chief Bogo assigns them to the Partners in Crisis counseling program. Their bond is soon pushed to the limit when a venomous snake appears in the city, plunging them into a twisting mystery that tests their trust, skills, and friendship like never before.