September 2025 Movies Coming to the Philippines15 min read

Movie lovers in the Philippines have plenty to look forward to this month, as September 2025 movies bring a mix of Hollywood blockbusters, local films, and exciting international releases to the big screen. From highly anticipated sequels and family-friendly adventures to gripping dramas and festival favorites, September is shaping up to be a cinematic treat for every type of viewer. Whether you’re planning a weekend movie date, a family outing, or simply catching the latest buzz-worthy titles, the lineup of September 2025 movies in the Philippines promises entertainment, surprises, and stories worth watching on the big screen.

Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.

September 3 – The  Conjuring: Last Rites (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson. Directed by: Michael Chaves

The Conjuring: Last Rites ushers in another terrifying chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, once again inspired by real-life events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as the legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, stepping into what promises to be their final case together. With the franchise’s signature blend of eerie atmosphere, heart-stopping scares, and emotional depth, this installment isn’t just another haunting—it’s a chilling send-off for the Warrens’ decades-long legacy on screen.

But what makes Last Rites even more compelling is its sense of closure. Beyond the jump scares and demonic forces, the film explores the personal stakes for the Warrens as they confront both supernatural evil and the toll their work has taken on their lives. As the curtain falls on one of horror’s most successful franchises, fans can expect not only a terrifying ride but also a poignant goodbye to two characters who helped redefine modern horror.

September 3 – Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra / Traditional Kamasutra Teacher (Ayala Malls Cinemas EXCLUSIVE)

Cast: Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra, Reza Rahadian. Directed by: Hanung Bramantyo

Directed by Hanung Bramantyo and set in 1960s Java, Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra follows the story of Ratri, a young woman raised under the guidance of a respected gowok—a figure tasked with preparing young men for marriage by teaching them about household responsibilities and sexuality. Immersed in this world of tradition and unspoken cultural practices, Ratri learns both strength and vulnerability, only to face heartbreak when betrayed by her lover.

Years later, her path takes a darker and more complex turn as she seeks revenge, not directly on the man who wronged her, but through his unsuspecting son. The film weaves together sensuality, power, and retribution against the backdrop of Javanese customs, offering audiences a daring exploration of desire, betrayal, and the consequences of vengeance across generations.

September 3 – Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death

Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie is a cinematic compilation of the first arc from the anime’s second season, focusing on a flashback to the high school days of fan-favorite characters Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto. Before they became the most powerful sorcerer and the most dangerous curse user, respectively, they were best friends who were assigned a mission to protect Riko Amanai, a young girl destined to become the Star Plasma Vessel for the immortal sorcerer Master Tengen.

As they carry out their duty, they are pursued by a religious cult and a formidable assassin known as the Sorcerer Killer, leading to a fateful mission that ultimately tests their bond and sets them on their divergent paths, revealing the tragic past that shaped their future.

September 10 – Caught Stealing (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith. Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was once a high-school baseball phenom, but an injury ended his shot at the big leagues. Still, life isn’t too bad—he’s got a loving girlfriend (Zoë Kravitz), a steady gig bartending at a gritty New York dive, and the joy of watching his favorite team make an underdog run for the pennant. Everything changes when his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to watch his cat for a few days. What seems like a harmless favor quickly spirals into chaos as Hank finds himself pursued by a ruthless cast of gangsters, each convinced he’s sitting on something valuable. The catch? He has no idea what it is.

As Hank scrambles to outwit his pursuers, he’s forced to navigate a deadly game of cat-and-mouse through the back alleys, dive bars, and underground corners of the city. With his world closing in, he must rely on his street smarts, stubborn determination, and a few desperate gambles to survive. What begins as a simple favor turns into the fight of his life—one that might finally test whether his long-lost hustle on the baseball diamond can translate into the ultimate game of survival.

September 10 – 100 Awit Para Kay Stella

Cast: Bella Padilla, JC Santos, Kyle Echarri. Directed by: Jason Paul Lacsamana

“100 Awit Para Kay Stella” is the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2017 Filipino romantic drama “100 Tula Para Kay Stella.” The movie reunites lead stars Bela Padilla and JC Santos as Stella and Fidel, picking up their story about 15 years after the first film’s conclusion. In this new chapter, Stella is a successful event organizer who is recently separated and emotionally guarded, while Fidel is reclusive after stepping away from his corporate job.

When Fidel and Stella cross paths again, old feelings resurface, complicated by the entrance of a new character, Clyde (played by Kyle Echarri). The sequel explores the characters’ personal growth, healing from past traumas, and whether they can finally find the right timing for their love story. The film’s title, which translates to “100 Songs for Stella,” suggests that music will play a central role in their rekindled romance.

September 10 – Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Universal Pictures / Ayala Malls EXCLUSIVE)

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Paul Giamatti, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Dominic West, Joely Richardson. Directed by: Simon Curtis

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” marks the cinematic return of the beloved global phenomenon, bringing audiences back into the opulent yet ever-changing world of the Crawley family and their loyal staff. Set in the 1930s, the story follows Lady Mary as she becomes embroiled in a public scandal, just as the Crawleys face mounting financial troubles that threaten the estate’s legacy. With the weight of social disgrace looming, both family and staff must navigate shifting class dynamics and uncertain times.

As whispers of modernity sweep through the halls of Downton, the characters are forced to reckon with the inevitability of change. The younger generation steps into leadership roles, challenging tradition while honoring the past. In this poignant conclusion, Downton Abbey celebrates the resilience of its people—reminding us that even as eras fade, the spirit of family, loyalty, and home endures.

September 10 – Magellan

Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Roger Alan Koza, Dario Yazbek Bernal, Rafael Morais. Directed by: Lav Diaz

“Magellan,” directed by acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz, is an epic historical drama that re-examines the life of the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan from a de-colonized perspective. The film, which stars Gael García Bernal in the titular role, focuses on Magellan’s final years and his fateful voyage to the Philippines.

Rather than a heroic adventure, the movie portrays the brutal reality of colonialism and religious conversion, with Magellan’s ambition giving way to an obsessive and increasingly ruthless pursuit of power. Shot with Diaz’s signature “slow cinema” style, the film’s narrative is less concerned with action and more with the psychological and historical consequences of the expedition, offering a haunting and complex portrait of a man and a turning point in history from the perspective of the indigenous people he encountered.

September 17 – A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie. Directed by: Kogonada

What if you could open a doorway and step back into the moments that shaped you? That’s the question at the heart of “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Sarah and David, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding, are thrust into a whimsical twist of fate that sends them on a sweeping, fantastical adventure. Together, they traverse the defining chapters of their pasts—moments of joy, heartbreak, and revelation—that illuminate the paths that led them to the present.

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As Sarah and David relive these pivotal memories, they’re confronted with choices that could alter the course of their lives and futures. At once funny, poignant, and magical, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary adventures begin in the most unexpected places.

September 24 – Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Columbia Pictures)

For the first time ever, Chainsaw Man roars onto the big screen with a pulse-pounding, action-charged spectacle that continues the story of the wildly popular anime phenomenon. Denji, once a downtrodden Devil Hunter working for the yakuza to repay his late parents’ crushing debt, found himself betrayed and left for dead. In his final moments, his loyal chainsaw-devil companion, Pochita, sacrificed everything to save him, merging their beings and transforming Denji into the relentless, terrifying, and oddly heroic Chainsaw Man.

Now, as the fragile balance between devils, hunters, and shadowy conspirators shatters, Denji is pulled into a bloody conflict where love and betrayal collide. At the center of this storm stands Reze, a mysterious and enchanting girl whose arrival forces Denji to question his desires, his humanity, and the true cost of survival.

More than just a battle for life and death, this chapter of Chainsaw Man explores the razor-thin line between intimacy and destruction, plunging audiences into a visceral, heart-wrenching, and explosive confrontation that could change Denji’s destiny forever.

September 24 – Minamahal

Cast: Andres Muhlach, Ashtine Olviga. Directed by: Jason Paul Lacsamana

“Minamahal” follows Raffy (Andres Muhlach), a shy high school student and flower enthusiast, who falls for Luna (Ashtine Olviga), a visual artist who has no faith in love. The film traces their on-and-off friendship and romance from high school to college, with Raffy attempting to win Luna’s affection by giving her flowers at different moments in her life. The narrative explores how their relationship unfolds as they navigate personal struggles and the complexities of growing up.

The film serves as the big-screen debut for the “AshDres” love team, who first gained popularity in the digital series “Ang Mutya Ng Section E.” Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, known for his work on “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” the movie continues his signature style of exploring the complexities of love, timing, and relationships, using symbolic gestures—like the “100 flowers” referenced in the film’s full title—to build an emotional connection between the characters. The supporting cast includes Joko Diaz and Giselle Sanchez.

September 24 – One Battle After Another (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro. Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Academy Award–nominated, BAFTA–winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes One Battle After Another, an unflinching and deeply human drama led by Academy Award and BAFTA winner Leonardo DiCaprio. The film also features powerhouse performances from Oscar and BAFTA winners Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, with Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, and Alana Haim rounding out an ensemble cast of extraordinary range and presence.

Set against the backdrop of shifting loyalties, personal reckonings, and moral conflicts, One Battle After Another explores how the wars we fight—on battlefields, in courtrooms, and within ourselves—leave lasting marks that shape not just individuals, but entire generations. Anderson brings his signature storytelling to bear in a tale that blurs the line between the political and the personal, weaving together moments of intensity, quiet reflection, and unexpected connection.

September 24 – Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Laila Lockhart Kraner, Kristen Wiig, Gloria Estefan, Thomas Lennon, Jason Mantzoukas, Ego Nwodim, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villaseñor and Fortune Feimster. Directed by: Ryan Crego

DreamWorks Animation brings its beloved global smash streaming series to the big screen for the very first time with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. In this new cinematic adventure, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) sets out on a whimsical road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the dazzling, cat-themed metropolis of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s cherished dollhouse—the magical heart of her adventures—falls into the paws of the quirky and unpredictable Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby must journey through the real world to reunite the Gabby Cats and save her dollhouse before it’s lost forever.

Overflowing with music, laughter, and heart, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie celebrates imagination, family, and friendship in a way only DreamWorks can deliver. Fans of the hit series will delight in seeing their favorite characters on the big screen, while newcomers will be swept into a colorful, magical world filled with charm, wonder, and the reminder that no adventure is too big when you believe in yourself

September 30 – Inter Alia

Cast: Rosamund Pike, Jamie Glover, Jasper Tablot. Directed by: Justin Martin. Written by: Suzie Miller

“Inter Alia” is a filmed stage play from the National Theatre Live series, starring Oscar-nominated actress Rosamund Pike in her highly anticipated National Theatre debut. The production is written by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin, the same team behind the critically acclaimed hit “Prima Facie.” The story centers on Jessica Parks (Pike), a brilliant and compassionate Crown Court Judge in London. As she masterfully juggles the demands of her high-profile career with her personal life as a wife and mother, she represents the pinnacle of professional success and personal fulfillment.

Jessica’s meticulously ordered life is thrown into turmoil by a serious and personal event, which forces her to confront her own beliefs about justice, morality, and the complex balance of a working woman’s life. The play is a powerful and emotional examination of modern motherhood and masculinity, raising probing questions about the sacrifices and expectations placed upon women in positions of power. “Inter Alia” offers a raw and intimate look at what happens when a professional woman’s career and personal world collide, making it a compelling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.