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This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2020. Some films are in production but do not have definite release dates.

For extended information about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on film industry, see Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema.

Top grossing films

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See also: List of highest-grossing Philippine films

The films released in 2020 by domestic gross are as follows:

   – an entry film for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
   – an entry film for Metro Manila Film Festival
Rank Title Distributor Box Office
1 On Vodka, Beers and Regrets Viva Films ₱80 million [1]
2 Block Z Star Cinema ₱36 million

Films

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January–March

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Opening Title Production company Cast and crew Ref.
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Y 		15 Mia Insight 360, Viva Films Veronica Velasco (director); Coleen Garcia, Edgar Allan Guzman [2]
22 Nightshift Viva Films, Aliud Entertainment Yam Laranas (director); Yam Concepcion [3]
D' Ninang Regal Entertainment GB Sampedro (director); Kisses Delavin, McCoy de Leon, Mariel de Leon, Ai-Ai delas Alas
25 A Thousand Cuts CineDiaz, Concordia Studio Ramona S. Diaz (director)
29 Block Z Star Cinema, Keep Filming Mikhail Red (director); Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Maris Racal, Yves Flores, Ina Raymundo, Ian Veneracion, McCoy de Leon, Dimples Romana, Myrtle Sarrosa [3]
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E
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R
U
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Y 		5 On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets Viva Films Irene Villamor (director); JC Santos, Bela Padilla
12 James and Pat and Dave Star Cinema Theodore Boborol (director); Ronnie Alonte, Loisa Andalio, Donny Pangilinan
14 Ang Lakaran ni Kabunyan: Kabunyan's Journey to Liwanag The Unconfined Cinema: An Expanded Cinema Project Kidlat Tahimik (director)
19 Untrue Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (director); Cristine Reyes, Xian Lim
Watch List BRON Studios, Reality Entertainment Ben Rekhi (director); Alessandra De Rossi [3][4]
Sunday Night Fever iWant originals Lemuel Lorca (director); Diether Ocampo, Nathalie Hart, Ricky Davao
22 Death of Nintendo Black Sheep, IndieFlip Raya Martin (director); Noel Comia Jr., Agot Isidro
26 Us Again Regal Entertainment Joy Aquino (director); Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing
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A
R
C
H 		4 Hindi Tayo Pwede Viva Films Joel Lamangan (director); Lovi Poe, Marco Gumabao, Tony Labrusca

April–June

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Opening Title Production company Cast and crew Ref.
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A
Y 		8 The Next 12 Days Blade Entertainment, Witty Jack Media CJ Santos (director); Mary Joy Apostol, Akihiro Blanco
15 Love Lockdown iWant originals Andoy Ranay, Darnel Villaflor, Noel Escondo, and Manny Palo (directors); Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, JM de Guzman, Arjo Atayde, Sue Ramirez, Tony Labrusca, Kylie Verzosa  
28 Malaya iWant originals Concepcion Makatuno (director); Lovi Poe, Zanjoe Marudo

July–September

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Opening Title Production company Cast and crew Ref.
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Y 		28 Elehiya sa Paglimot Brigade Productions Kristoffer Brugada (director)
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T 		20 Love the Way U Lie Netflix RC Delos Reyes (director); Xian Lim, Alex Gonzaga, Kylie Verzosa
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   – a Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entry film
   – a Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival entry film
   – a ToFarm (The Outstanding Farmers in the Philippines) Film Festival entry film

October–December

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Opening Title Production company Cast and crew Ref.
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R 		23 I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story ALW Film Production, Rocketts Productions Ronnie Ricketts (director); Hero Angeles, Raechelle Ricketts
29 Hayop Ka! Netflix Avid Liongoren (director); Angelica Panganiban, Robin Padilla, Sam Milby   
30 U-Turn Star Cinema Roderick Cabrido (director); Kim Chiu, JM De Guzman, Tony Labrusca
31 Sitsit iWantTFC Ato Bautista and Erin Pascual (directors); Ivana Alawi, Jake Cuenca
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E
M
B
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R 		11 Good Times Bad Ala Una Films, Blade Asia Ara Baldonado (director); Hasna Usman, Jal Galang
13 My Lockdown Romance Star Cinema Bobby Bonifacio Jr. (director); Jameson Blake, Joao Constancia
15 Alter Me Netflix RC delos Reyes (director); Enchong Dee, Jasmine Curtis-Smith  
20 He Who Is Without Sin Centerstage Productions, Sinag Maynila, Solar Pictures Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Elijah Canlas, Enzo Pineda
Kintsugi Pelikulaw, Solar Pictures Lawrence Fajardo (director); JC Santos, Hiro Nishiuchi
The Highest Peak Centerstage Productions, Red Motion Media, Sinag Maynila, Solar Pictures Arnel Barbarona (director); Dax Alejandro, Mara Lopez, Henyo Ehem, Roweno Caballes, Jea Lyka Cinco
27 Midnight in a Perfect World Globe Studios, Epicmedia Dodo Dayao (director); Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Glaiza de Castro
Boyette: Not a Girl, Yet Star Cinema Jumbo Albany (director); Zaijan Jaranilla, Maris Racal, Iñigo Pascual
30 Finding Agnes Netflix Marla Ancheta (director); Sue Ramirez, Jelson Bay
D
E
C
E
M
B
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R 		5 Memoirs of a Teenage Rebel RCP Production Robin Padilla (director)
11 Four Sisters Before the Wedding Star Cinema Mae Cruz-Alviar (director); Alexa Ilacad, Charlie Dizon, Gillian Vicencio, Belle Mariano  
25 Coming Home Maverick Films, ALV Films Adolfo Alix Jr. (director); Jinggoy Estrada, Sylvia Sanchez, Edgar Allan Guzman [5]
Fan Girl Black Sheep Productions, Globe Studios, Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects, Epic Media, Crossword Productions Antoinette Jadaone (director); Paulo Avelino, Charlie Dizon
Isa Pang Bahaghari Heaven's Best Entertainment Joel Lamangan (director); Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa
Magikland Brightlight Leisure Productions, Gallaga Reyes Films Christian Acuna (director); Miggs Cuaderno, Elijah Alejo
Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Cineko Productions Topel Lee (director); Vhong Navarro, Barbie Imperial
Pakboys Takusa Viva Films Al Tantay (director); Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla, Jerald Napoles, Andrew E.
Suarez: The Healing Priest Saranggola Media Productions, Viva Films Joven Tan (director); John Arcilla, Alice Dixson
Tagpuan Alternative Visions MacArthur Alejandre (director); Alfred Vargas, Iza Calzado, Shaina Magdayao
The Boy Foretold by the Stars Clever Minds Inc. Dolly Dulu (director); Adrian Lindayag, Keann Johnson
The Missing Regal Entertainment Easy Ferrer (director); Joseph Marco, Miles Ocampo, Ritz Azul
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   – a Sinag Maynila Film Festival entry film
   – a Cinema One Originals Film Festival entry film
   – a QCinema International Film Festival entry film
   – a Metro Manila Film Festival entry film

Awards

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Local

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The following list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; at other prominent film awards and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and QCinema.

International

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The following list shows Filipino films (released in 2019) which were nominated or won awards at international industry-based awards and FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals.

Award/Festival Category Honoree Result Ref.
59th Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Editing Benjamin Tolentino, Kalel, 15 Won [16]
Fantasporto - 40th Oporto International Film Festival Best Actress Cristine Reyes, Untrue Won [17]
70th Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear Jury Prize, Berlinale Shorts Rafael Manuel, Filipiñana Won [18]
77th Venice International Film Festival Best Director, Orizzonti Section Lav Diaz, Lahi, Hayop Won [19]

References

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  1. ^ "'". Viva Films Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  2. ^ TEAM, PUSH. "WATCH: Coleen Garcia, Edgar Allan Guzman in 'Mia' official trailer | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  3. ^ a b c "11 Filipino movies to watch out for in 2020". CNN Philippines. Jan 6, 2020. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  4. ^ "'Maria': Ben Rekhi Wraps Timely Manila Drug-War Thriller With Alessandra De Rossi". Deadline. January 15, 2018.
  5. ^ "Quick Facts of MMFF 2020". Pep.ph. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  6. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2021". Rappler. December 14, 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  7. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, 2021 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. October 22, 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Sylvia Sanchez, Alessandra de Rossi, John Arcilla bag top acting honors at 37th Star Awards for movies". PEP.ph. February 13, 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  9. ^ "'Death of Nintendo,' 'Kintsugi' in historic tie for YCC best film of 2020". Young Critics Circle Film Desk. May 30, 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  10. ^ "'Fan Girl' sweeps major awards at 4th Eddys". Manila Times. April 6, 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  11. ^ ""Aswang", "Midnight in a Perfect World" win big at 1st Pinoy Rebyu Awards". Pinoy Rebyu. February 1, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  12. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2020 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. December 27, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  13. ^ San Juan, Ratziel (August 12, 2020). "FULL LIST: Cinemalaya 2020 winners". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  14. ^ Godinez, Bong (November 29, 2020). "LOOK: Scenes at the opening of QCinema International Film Festival 2020". GMA News. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  15. ^ "Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2020 winners announced". Manila Standard. December 12, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  16. ^ "2020 Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards: 35 prestigious international wins". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 6, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  17. ^ "3 PH films triumph in HK, Portugal". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 11, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  18. ^ "Filipino Short Film "Filipiniana" Wins Berlinale Shorts Silver Bear Jury Prize". Balikbayan Magazine. March 6, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  19. ^ "Lav Diaz wins best director award at Venice film fest". Manila Bulletin. September 13, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
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