Filipino fight fans now have a new destination for UFC action.
Disney+ is officially the home of UFC in the Philippines, giving local viewers access to live events from one of the biggest mixed martial arts organizations in the world.
Kicking things off is UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: ALLEN vs. DUNCAN, streaming live from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The prelims begin at 5:00 AM PHT, followed by the main card at 8:00 AM PHT.
At the center of the event is a high-stakes middleweight clash between Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan, two fighters entering the Octagon with plenty to prove.
Brendan Allen Looks to Move Closer to UFC Gold
For Brendan Allen, the mission is clear.
The seasoned middleweight contender enters another main event with his eyes firmly fixed on the championship picture. Already battle-tested against some of the division’s toughest competitors, Allen knows that an impressive victory could strengthen his case for a future title opportunity.
His experience, submission skills, and ability to stay composed in demanding situations have made him one of the middleweight division’s most dangerous names.
Now, with another spotlight moment ahead of him, Allen has the chance to remind fans why he remains firmly in the conversation among the division’s top contenders.
Christian Leroy Duncan Steps Into His Biggest UFC Opportunity Yet
Standing across from Allen is Christian Leroy Duncan, a dynamic middleweight taking on his first UFC main event assignment.
It is easily one of the biggest opportunities of his career.
Duncan has built a reputation around his athleticism, creativity, and confident striking. Against Allen, however, he faces a proven contender with significantly more experience at the highest level.
That contrast makes the matchup particularly intriguing.
For Duncan, a victory over Allen would represent a major breakthrough and could immediately raise his profile within the division. For Allen, it is an opportunity to stop the momentum of a hungry challenger while continuing his push toward UFC gold.
With both men chasing something significant, the stakes could hardly be higher.
Matheus Camilo and Jai Herbert Bring the Heat in the Co-Main Event
The action does not stop with the headliner.
In the co-main event, Matheus Camilo takes on Jai Herbert in a lightweight contest that promises intensity from the opening bell.
Camilo has made his intentions perfectly clear with one memorable statement: “I come for violence.”
That aggressive mindset could make for an explosive matchup against Herbert, who is looking to secure back-to-back UFC victories and continue climbing the lightweight ladder.
Herbert brings length, striking experience, and plenty of motivation into the contest. Another victory would give him valuable momentum in one of the UFC’s deepest and most competitive divisions.
Camilo, meanwhile, will be looking to make an unforgettable statement of his own.
Put them together, and the co-main event has all the ingredients for a crowd-pleasing battle.
UFC Action Has a New Home on Disney+
The arrival of UFC on Disney+ gives Filipino fans another major sports offering to watch on the streaming platform.
With live UFC events now available through Disney+ in the Philippines, subscribers can follow marquee matchups, rising contenders, and some of the sport’s biggest moments from one platform.
With Brendan Allen looking to move closer to a title opportunity, Christian Leroy Duncan stepping into his biggest UFC assignment yet, and Matheus Camilo and Jai Herbert preparing for a hard-hitting co-main event, UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan offers plenty for fight fans to look forward to.
And now, with Disney+ becoming the official home of UFC in the Philippines, Filipino audiences have a new way to experience every punch, kick, takedown, and dramatic finish.
DC Studios is about to show audiences a side of Gotham they have never seen before.
With “Clayface,” the studio is stepping beyond the usual superhero formula and into full-blown psychological and body horror. Dark, unsettling and deeply personal, the film gives one of Batman’s most distinctive villains a long-overdue origin story while pushing the DC universe into bold new territory.
For DC Studios co-chair and co-CEO Peter Safran, that creative freedom is exactly the point.
One of the things that’s really important to us is that our slate of movies, television, gaming and experiences covers a vast spectrum of entertainment,” shares Safran. “We want to make sure that everything feels different.
That philosophy takes a particularly chilling turn with “Clayface,” which Safran describes as a dream project for the studio.
The idea of doing a horror movie under the DC banner is something that audiences have never seen before and are not expecting but I think are going to embrace fully. The fact that we can make a true R-rated horror movie for DC Studios, that’s just a dream come true.
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One of Gotham’s most tragic villains takes center stage
“Clayface” stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a Gotham street kid whose life changes dramatically when he rises to become a Hollywood leading man.
His success, however, is brutally cut short after a local crime boss leaves him horribly disfigured.
With his career shattered and his support system gone, Matt turns to an experimental treatment that promises the impossible. It works, at least at first. His appearance is restored, but the procedure also begins to alter his relationship with reality.
What follows is a descent into obsession, rage and revenge.
Safran believes the character is perfectly suited for that kind of darker treatment.
Clayface is one of the great Batman villains, and he’s never had his time in the sun. And so along with this, we’re getting an opportunity to tell his origin story.
For audiences used to traditional comic book adaptations, Safran promises something much more unexpected.
You’ve certainly never seen anything like it in the comic book space, but we’re really excited to bring it to the world.
Horror rooted in fear, identity and loss
At the center of “Clayface” is director James Watkins, who approaches horror from a psychological angle rather than relying only on shock value.
For Watkins, the most effective fears are often the most recognizable.
We all have those anxieties. Fears of losing our ability to work, our reputations, our identity. These are horrors we can all really identify with.
Those fears become even more disturbing when the human body itself becomes unpredictable.
We all have those anxieties. Fears of losing our ability to work, our reputations, our identity. These are horrors we can all really identify with – likewise, fears of our bodies going wrong.
I think these primal fears make the most compelling horrors, and I wanted to lean into them.
That makes Matt Hagen more than just a villain in the traditional sense. His transformation is physical, emotional and psychological, with each stage of his descent raising questions about how far a person can go when everything they value is taken away.
Revenge becomes the real monster
Revenge also plays a major role in Matt’s story.
Watkins sees it as something painfully human rather than purely villainous.
I find the dangers of revenge fascinating, because it’s also such a primal human instinct to want to right wrongs, he says.
That instinct becomes a driving force behind Matt’s downfall.
To some extent, we are all hostages to our primal urges and I thought this was an interesting element to Matt’s tragedy: to make the film ask whether we can control our emotions, or do they control us.
That question gives “Clayface” an emotional foundation beneath the grotesque imagery and horror set pieces.
The result is not simply a story about a man turning into a monster. It is about a man losing control of himself while desperately trying to reclaim what he believes was stolen from him.
More than jump scares
Audiences expecting a standard collection of horror beats may also be surprised.
Watkins says he is less interested in predictable scares and more drawn to horror that lingers.
Whether you call them horror or psychological thrillers, I like to operate in the space between those two things,” he says. “Doing clockwork scares doesn’t particularly interest me.
Instead, the filmmaker wants the fear to stay with viewers after the movie ends.
I want to have scares that get under your skin and that speak to anxieties we all share, so when you leave the theater, they stick with you more than just a jump scare.
Body horror gives him the perfect vehicle for that approach.
Body horror taps into such a primal fear – essentially fear of our bodies betraying us, Watkins says.
Combined with Matt’s fractured sense of identity and buried impulses, that fear gives the film room to explore both spectacle and character.
James Gunn on why horror fans are special
For James Gunn, horror also comes with another advantage: its audience.
I love making horror movies. It is a lot of fun. And I think horror fans are probably the nicest fans in the world, says the filmmaker.
He finds the contrast especially amusing.
There’s something about the vibe of people who like to watch this really crazy, scary stuff, who have this other side that’s just so nice.
That enthusiasm could make “Clayface” one of the more intriguing experiments in the growing DC Studios slate.
Rather than fitting neatly into one familiar superhero mold, the film leans into the unsettling, tragic and grotesque sides of a character whose story has always been ripe for horror.
A very different kind of DC movie
Written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, with a story by Flanagan, “Clayface” also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll and Joshua James.
The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Chantal Nong Vo, Lars P. Winther, Rafi Crohn and Paul Ritchie serving as executive producers.
Watkins’ creative team includes cinematographer Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris and costume designer Keith Madden. Music is by Volker Bertelmann.
DC Studios presents a 6th & Idaho Production, a James Watkins Film.
“Clayface” opens in cinemas internationally beginning October 21, 2026, with its North American theatrical release set for October 23, 2026. The film is rated R-18 by the MTRCB. Distributed locally by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Bringing Street Fighter to the big screen meant more than recreating familiar characters. For director Kitao Sakurai, it meant honoring the legendary fighting moves that generations of gamers know by heart, while giving them a cinematic edge.
To pull it off, Sakurai assembled a creative team filled with fellow fans of the beloved video game franchise, including Filipino-American stunt choreographer Jon Valera and VFX supervisor Sandra Balej.
In the same way that the actors were all super involved with how they thought about their characters, Jon Valera, our stunt choreographer, Sandra Balej, our VFX supervisor, are also huge fans of the game, so they were super passionate about bringing all the iconic moves from the game to life, says Sakurai. I think audiences are going to be totally blown away by how many of the signature moves we were able to put in the movie.
Watch the trailer:
Jon Valera takes on a legendary fighting franchise
When Valera was first approached to design the stunts and direct second unit for Street Fighter, he felt both excitement and pressure.
There was a lot of pressure behind this movie, Valera shares, very high profile, one of the most iconic video games out there. I call it ‘the Bruce Lee effect.’ As martial artists, we always say you never want to touch a Bruce Lee film because it’s almost sacred to us.
For Valera, that same reverence applied to Street Fighter.
Street Fighter ranks up there, but if I’m not afraid of a job, then it doesn’t make me work.
The Filipino-American stunt professional is renowned in Hollywood for his work across major action franchises, including the John Wick films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the DC universe.
Valera has also frequently collaborated with Jason Momoa, who plays Blanka in Street Fighter and serves as one of the film’s producers.
Bringing classic martial arts back to the screen
Sakurai and producer Cale Boyter wanted the movie’s fight sequences to stay faithful to the video game while still feeling spectacular on the big screen.
For Valera, that meant looking back at the clean, visually striking martial arts style associated with action movies of the 1990s.
In the beginning I wanted to go a little more clean martial arts because it’s been a while since we’ve seen a clean martial arts movie like The Matrix, adds Valera. A lot of the fight styles now have gone more John Wick style. Brutal, gritty, messy. Street Fighter takes place in the 1990s, and ’90s action movies were cheesy, clean martial arts. I didn’t want to make it the cheesy, campy, clean martial arts, but to capture the beauty of it.
Each Street Fighter character gets a distinct fighting style
A trained martial artist himself, Valera also wanted the choreography to reflect the franchise’s Japanese roots.
Most of my team are also martial artists. We studied Goju-ryu, Shotokan and Judo. We wanted to take a lot of the moves in the game – Japanese based with a little flare – to stay true to the Japanese martial arts and show off the beauty of it.
That approach also helped give each fighter a distinct physical identity.
Chun-Li draws from Chinese martial arts such as Wushu, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu. Blanka fights with a wild, animalistic approach mixed with capoeira flair, while Guile relies on a military-inspired style filled with powerful, hard-hitting attacks.
Dhalsim has a unique style – we built his character on a yoga style break dancing movement, explains Valera. If yogis were throwing punches, that’s how you get the feel of it.
For Balrog, Valera looked to two famously powerful boxers.
Mike Tyson was a good model for Balrog, as well as one of my favorite characters in boxing, ‘Clubber Lang’ from the Rocky films because his style was all power hits.
An international stunt team pushes the action further
Valera assembled an international stunt team with specialists from the United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Their wide range of skills helped the filmmakers recreate some of the franchise’s most memorable moves.
One of our guys who helped with the spinning bird kick was a Cirque du Soleil performer, who has all kinds of special harnesses and rigs. With them, a character could be suspended in the air, with a little bit of an assist so they could stay up just a little longer than a normal human. Most of these characters are not superheroes, they’re just above a regular human.
Pre-visualizations also became an essential part of production, allowing cast members to understand complicated action sequences before cameras started rolling.
David Dastmalchian, who plays M. Bison, explains that the process helped actors prepare for elaborate scenes involving wires, breakaway walls, and intricate fight choreography.
The stunt team and VFX created these fully acted out, fully blocked, fully choreographed fights, so we could watch and get the complete sense of how this goes from beginning to end, all the little beats.
Practical stunts, VFX, and explosive action
While the production leaned heavily on practical stunt work, visual and special effects teams stepped in whenever safety or logistics demanded it.
We worked with SFX on explosions and breakaways, with everything safety tested, Valera says. Plus, there’s always situations where we can’t do everything with a real human, it’s either a safety issue or highly time consuming, so the VFX team was amazing too. This was one of the most collaborative efforts I’ve been on with those two departments.
One of the movie’s biggest sequences took nearly two weeks to film.
Known as the “burlesque scene,” the massive set piece features dozens of extras, fighters flying through the air, and precisely timed pyrotechnics.
The burlesque scene is insane, it’s the longest fight sequence in the movie, says Orville Peck (Vega). It’s pretty much every fighter. We were all really looking forward to it because it’s the moment where all of us are together in one massive explosion of action.
A Street Fighter movie made with genuine love
Andrew Koji, who plays Ryu, says the dedication behind the production could be felt throughout the entire shoot.
There was so much love put into Street Fighter, from so many people – Cale, all the producers, the writers, from Kitao, from the stunt team trying to find every little technique, from all the crew and cast. The level of care and love put into this film is unlike the making of any big film that I’ve heard of or been involved with.
Sakurai shares the same sentiment.
There was a special energy on the set that goes beyond words. A lightning in a bottle feeling of this group of people together creating something special. I think that also comes across on screen. That special energy is something that people can experience in the theater when they see Street Fighter.
He adds that he hopes audiences will feel that same energy when the movie hits theaters.
Ready for your weekly big screen fix? This week, theaters are serving up a powerful lineup that swings from the high-stakes world of corporate whistleblowing to terrifying supernatural encounters. Whether you are looking for the tense tech drama of The Social Reckoning, double-dose horror thrills in Other Mommy and Hyoketsu: The Curse of the White Lady, classic anime mystery in Detective Conan: Episode “ZERO”, psychological island suspense in Mantsa, or an epic concert finale with SB19 Wakas at Simula, today’s slate has a ticket with your name on it.
Here are the new movies opening in cinemas this week to add to your cinema plans:
Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Jeremy Strong lead this tense corporate thriller inspired by explosive real-world events. The story centers on Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer who realizes the devastating impact of the platform’s secret algorithms.
The Social Reckoning | Image Courtesy of Columbia Pictures
Teaming up with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, she embarks on a dangerous path to expose the tech giant’s most guarded secrets, sparking a global reckoning over power, truth, and accountability.
Horror masterminds James Wan and Rob Savage join forces for a deeply unsettling psychological terror. The film follows young Bela, a girl coping with changes at home who begins interacting with a mysterious presence inside her house. Horror turns to nightmare when the entity takes on the uncanny appearance of her mother.
Other Mommy | Image Courtesy of Universal Pictures
Jessica Chastain stars in this chilling journey through fear, identity, and maternal bonds turned sinister.
Anime fans get a special treat with a feature-length look into Shinichi Kudo’s past before he became Edogawa Conan. Before his life-changing encounter with the Black Organization, high school detective Shinichi visits the Beika Aquarium alongside his childhood friend Ran Mōri. While secretly planning a scheme to help reunite Ran’s separated parents, Shinichi stumbles right into a puzzling new crime that demands his brilliant deduction skills.
This atmospheric Japanese supernatural horror brings an ancient legend to terrifying life. When a family moves back into their isolated ancestral home, their presence accidentally unleashes the dormant spirit of a vengeful woman in white. As supernatural occurrences escalate and dark forces take control of the estate, the family faces an unrelenting battle to survive the night.
Pilar Pilapil and Gelli de Belen star in this eerie Philippine psychological thriller centered on buried secrets. Struggling with deep psychological trauma, a troubled teenager travels with his half-sister and friends to visit his ailing grandmother on her remote island home. Returning to his childhood roots triggers dark, forgotten memories, forcing him to confront whether the sinister threat stems from the island’s haunting past or his own mind.
Kings of P-Pop SB19 bring their monumental concert experience to cinemas worldwide for their global fanbase, A’TIN. Capturing the energy, spectacular choreography, and emotional highlights of their grand trilogy finale, this concert film offers fans an up-close seat to the group’s journey. Expect powerful live vocals, behind-the-scenes moments, and a celebration of modern Filipino music on the big screen.
What’s On Your Movie List This Week?
From real-world revelations and supernatural scares to anime nostalgia, psychological thrills, and a major P-Pop concert finale, this week’s movie lineup covers plenty of ground. The Social Reckoning brings a timely drama-thriller, Other Mommy turns a familiar face into something frightening, Detective Conan: Episode “ZERO”: The Shinichi Kudo Aquarium Case takes fans back to Shinichi and Ran’s younger days, while Hyoketsu: The Curse of the White Lady delivers an eerie ancestral-home nightmare. Mantsa adds a darker Filipino thriller to the mix, and SB19 Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale gives A’TIN a chance to celebrate the group’s journey on the big screen.
So, which one are you watching first?
Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s a new movie ready for your next cinema run. Grab your favorite snacks, round up your barkadas, and secure your tickets for your next big-screen fix.
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When the unprecedented rise of social media began creating serious problems across the socio-political landscape, Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz went looking for answers.
What he uncovered, together with the invaluable evidence presented by whistleblower Frances Haugen, proved explosive. Their work became known as The Facebook Files, an investigation that helped expose troubling revelations about Facebook and ultimately laid the groundwork for director Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film, The Social Reckoning.
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Aaron Sorkin Found His Jeff Horwitz in Jeremy Allen White
Sorkin sought out Jeremy Allen White following the actor’s award-winning performance in the acclaimed series The Bear.
Our fantastic casting director Francine Maisler, who has cast pretty much everything I’ve done, mentioned Jeremy in our first conversation and I thought we’ll never be able to get him. But I loved his performances in The Bear and as Springsteen and as soon as we met, we hit it off right away. He has all the skills, and all the intelligence, stoicism, and sense of humor to really get this character, Sorkin shares.
White was fresh from his Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of Bruce Springsteen in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere when the opportunity arrived.
Playing Jeff Horwitz, however, called for a very different approach.
Rather than simply imitating the real-life journalist, White worked from the character Sorkin had created on the page.
In the worlds that Sorkin creates, the characters take on a new life all their own,” White explains. “He likes the actors to play the character on the page, so the real Jeff and I never had contact.
For White, that creative distance became an exciting part of understanding the role.
For me, it was exciting to try to understand Jeff in this different way. I saw him as someone trying his best to remain curious and questioning even as the pressure on him from all sides gets overwhelming.
Finding the Rhythm in Sorkin’s Signature Dialogue
White also had plenty to work with thanks to Sorkin’s famously fast, intelligent dialogue.
His dialogue gives you beautiful rhythms while also being full of ideas,” White describes. “Things move fast, but Aaron also knows how to really let scenes breathe.
That balance helps shape Jeff as he pursues a story with increasingly serious consequences, all while navigating the enormous responsibility attached to the information being placed in his hands.
Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison Build the Film’s Crucial Partnership
A major part of White’s role involved working opposite Mikey Madison, who portrays former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen.
Their rapport is crucial to the story, especially as the relationship between journalist and source changes throughout the investigation.
I’ve long been a fan of Mikey’s,” White says, “and I found her wonderfully present, grounded, and intriguing as Frances, which made the intense pressure Jeff feels to do right by her even higher.
White paid close attention to how Jeff and Frances gradually begin to understand each other.
Jeff is at first frustrated by Frances, but he becomes increasingly protective of her,” White observes. “She starts out wary of Jeff, uncertain of what she wants out of this. She still has a lot of love for Facebook, for all that Zuckerberg has built and all that it means to people, and she’s very proud of her work at the company.
That emotional conflict makes Frances’ decision even more consequential.
Jeff tries to respect that, but he wants the truth to come out, and I don’t think he fully realizes how big a sacrifice it is for her until she has already made it.
A Story With Enormous Stakes
With White as Horwitz and Madison as Haugen, The Social Reckoning turns one of the most consequential technology investigations of recent years into a gripping story about journalism, responsibility, power, and the cost of exposing the truth.
Directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film brings audiences inside an investigation that forced the world to confront difficult questions about Facebook, social media, and the companies shaping modern public life.
The King of the Monsters is stomping back onto the big screen.
This October, Filipino fans can witness more than five decades of kaiju action as the Godzilla Film Festival makes its Philippine debut. Taking place from October 14 to 20, the special cinema event brings five iconic Godzilla films to select SM Cinemas, giving audiences the chance to experience the legendary monster in all his larger-than-life glory.
Tickets are available for as low as PHP 275 each, making this week-long celebration a must-see for longtime Godzilla followers, monster movie enthusiasts, and moviegoers discovering the franchise for the first time.
Watch the Godzilla Film Festival trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJDcnuIUiEw
The festival lineup spans several memorable eras of the storied Japanese franchise, from the classic Showa period to ambitious modern reinventions.
Five Godzilla Films Return to the Big Screen
Get ready for towering creatures, spectacular destruction, extraterrestrial threats, and some of Godzilla’s most unforgettable battles.
One of the franchise’s most beloved classic showdowns, Mothra vs. Godzilla brings two legendary kaiju face-to-face.
When Godzilla returns to wreak havoc, the majestic Mothra is called upon to protect humanity. Packed with adventure, destruction, and unforgettable monster spectacle, the 1964 classic remains an essential chapter in Godzilla history.
Godzilla encounters one of his most unusual opponents when Biollante, a monstrous creature created from plant, human, and Godzilla DNA, emerges. Imaginative and visually distinctive, this cult favorite delivers one of the franchise’s most unique battles.
In Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla returns to Japan just as a mysterious alien spacecraft awakens Orga, a terrifying shape-shifting creature. Featuring massive destruction, thrilling confrontations, and a revitalized take on the King of the Monsters, the film kicked off a new era for the franchise.
When creatures across the globe suddenly run amok, Earth’s defenders are forced into an extraordinary fight for survival. Soon, Godzilla faces an army of familiar foes while an extraterrestrial enemy manipulates events from behind the scenes.
Big, bold, and packed with kaiju battles, the film delivers a full-scale monster spectacle.
A modern reimagining of the legendary monster, Shin Godzilla presents an unsettling version of the icon unlike anything that came before it.
After a mysterious creature emerges from Tokyo Bay, it rapidly evolves into an increasingly destructive force. As Japan faces an unprecedented national crisis, government officials scramble to respond to a threat that refuses to stop changing.
The acclaimed film brings a striking contemporary perspective to Godzilla while retaining the fear and awe that have defined the character for generations.
Score Exclusive Godzilla Collectible Cards
The festival experience comes with an extra treat for collectors.
Fans can receive exclusive collectible cards with every ticket purchase at participating SM Cinema locations. With availability tied to this limited theatrical engagement, moviegoers may want to secure their tickets early.
Whether you’re revisiting a favorite era or seeing these films on the big screen for the first time, the festival offers a rare chance to celebrate the enduring legacy of one of cinema’s greatest monsters.
Presented by Go Asia, the first Godzilla Film Festival in the Philippines runs from October 14 to 20 exclusively at select SM Cinemas.
Christmas is coming early, but not without a little humbug.
Paramount Pictures has unveiled the official new trailer for “Ebenezer,” an upcoming holiday film starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge and directed by Ti West, best known for his X film trilogy.
Arriving in cinemas nationwide on December 2, the film puts a fresh spin on one of the most recognizable names in classic holiday storytelling.
Its intriguing promise says it all: “The name you know, the story you don’t.”
Watch the Official New Trailer for “Ebenezer”
The newly released trailer offers a closer look at Depp’s transformation into Scrooge while teasing the atmosphere, characters, and mystery surrounding this new interpretation.
Watch the trailer here:
Rather than simply retelling a familiar tale, “Ebenezer” appears set on giving audiences a different perspective on the famously cold-hearted character.
And with Ti West behind the camera, the film is already shaping up to be one of the more unexpected entries in this year’s holiday movie lineup.
The mix of established stars and rising talents gives “Ebenezer” plenty of screen presence, with each performer contributing to the film’s new take on the enduring Scrooge story.
For fans of Depp, the film also marks another major character-driven role, this time centered on a figure deeply associated with Christmas tradition.
Ti West Takes on a Holiday Classic
Known for films that lean heavily into atmosphere and character, Ti West brings an interesting creative choice to the project.
After directing the X trilogy, West now turns his attention to a much more familiar literary figure, but one that still leaves plenty of room for reinvention.
Executive producers include Ti West, Adam Bohling, David Reid, Stephen Deuters, Jason Forman, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary.
When Does “Ebenezer” Open in Cinemas?
Moviegoers can catch “Ebenezer” exclusively in cinemas nationwide starting December 2.
With Johnny Depp taking on Scrooge, Ti West directing, and a loaded ensemble cast joining the production, the film looks ready to bring a distinctly different flavor to the Christmas movie season.
Watch the official trailer now and get ready to meet a Scrooge you may not know as well as you think.
October is shaping up to be one seriously busy month on HBO Max.
Whether you are in the mood for a chilling horror marathon, a fresh Korean romance, a gripping new drama, or a big-screen adventure from the Mushroom Kingdom, the streamer has plenty lined up to keep your watchlist full.
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And because October would not be complete without a few good scares, HBO Max is also rolling out a formidable Halloween lineup filled with slashers, supernatural horror, and modern fright-night favorites.
October Starts With a Scream
Horror fans will not have to wait long for their first major scare.
Scream 7 premieres on HBO Max on October 2, bringing the long-running slasher franchise back into the spotlight just in time for Halloween season. The film will also air on HBO on October 31 at 10pm, making it an appropriately spooky pick for Halloween night.
The scares do not stop there.
IT Welcome to Derry | Credit Brooke Palmer l HBO l HBO Max
In short, anyone planning a horror marathon this month will have no shortage of options.
Big Movies Take Over the Month
October is not all screams and shadows.
One of the month’s biggest family-friendly arrivals is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, premiering October 16. The animated adventure features the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, bringing more star power to the colorful world of Mario and company.
Before that, Brothers Under Fire arrives on October 9.
Later in the month, Forbidden Fruits premieres on October 24, starring Lili Reinhart and Lola Tung.
Scream 7 | Credit Jessica Miglio l Paramount Pictures l HBO Max
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Scream 7 – October 2 Also available on HBO on October 31 at 10pm
New Dramas, Animation, and Romance Arrive on HBO Max
Series fans also have plenty to look forward to.
The HBO Original drama War premieres on October 2 and will also be available on HBO at 9am. Then, on October 9, Rage returns for its second season.
For something completely different, Adventure Time: Side Quests arrives on October 5, bringing another animated adventure to the platform.
Fans of Asian dramas can mark October 15 on their calendars for Make Me Tingle, a new Korean romantic series joining the HBO Max lineup.
Make Me Tingle | Credit Studio Genie l Gleline l HBO Max
Meanwhile, new episodes of Baby Lemmings will premiere on October 12 and 26.
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Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights – October 2
HBO Original War – October 2
Adventure Time: Side Quests – October 5
HBO Original Rage Season 2 – October 9
Baby Lemmings new episodes – October 12 and 26
Make Me Tingle – October 15
Revisit Emmy-Winning Favorites
October is also a good excuse to catch up on some of HBO Max’s acclaimed titles.
Subscribers can revisit 2026 Emmy® winners including The Pitt, Hacks, and DTF St. Louis, alongside other award-winning favorites available on the platform.
There is also more to watch throughout the month.
MasterChef Asia Episode One | Credit HBO Max l TLC l Discovery
New episodes of MasterChef Asia arrive every Tuesday, while viewers can check out the new series Cupertino.
The HBO Original Call My Manager reaches its finale on October 1, while Fired Up! wraps up on October 16.
DC Studios fans can also look forward to Lanterns, arriving on October 5.
Reality TV Gets Spooky Too
If scripted scares are not enough, HBO Max is also bringing in a strong slate of reality and unscripted programming.
True crime takes center stage with ID’s Unmasking A Monster: Aileen Wuornos, premiering October 1, followed by The Serial Killer Connection on October 8.
For something lighter, Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship Season 12 arrives on October 7, serving up elaborate desserts with plenty of seasonal flair.
Conspiracies & Coverups | Credit HBO Max
Featured Reality Series on HBO Max
ID’s Unmasking A Monster: Aileen Wuornos – October 1
Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship Season 12 – October 7
ID’s The Serial Killer Connection – October 8
Discovery’s Conspiracies & Coverups – October 14
HGTV’s Wild Vacation Rentals – October 25
There Is Plenty to Stream This October
From Ghostface and Pennywise to Mario, Korean romance, prestige drama, and true crime, HBO Max is covering just about every mood this October.
Lanterns Episode Seven | Credit John Johnson l HBO Max
For horror fans, the timing could not be better. For everyone else, the steady stream of new movies, returning series, reality shows, and award-winning favorites should make finding your next watch fairly easy.
HBO Max subscriptions start at ₱149 per month or ₱1,040 for 12 months. Visit www.hbomax.com to subscribe and stream on your preferred device.
Looking for your next Pinoy binge? iWant is giving viewers more reasons to press play with a wide selection of Filipino movies, beloved Kapamilya series, current ABS-CBN programs, and iWant Originals now available to stream for free.
Through its “What U Want, Libre sa iWant” campaign, the streaming platform is opening up more of its entertainment library to viewers in the Philippines. From nostalgic favorites and blockbuster films to fresh originals and daily Kapamilya programs, audiences can enjoy a variety of titles without a subscription.
Even better, viewers can watch across mobile devices, PCs, and smart TVs, making it easier to enjoy Filipino entertainment wherever they are.
Catch Today’s Hit Kapamilya Shows
For viewers who want to keep up with their favorite ABS-CBN programs, iWant continues to offer free live and on-demand streaming of several marquee shows.
Viewers can also access live programming from Kapamilya Channel and DZMM TeleRadyo, bringing entertainment, news, and current affairs together in one place.
Rewatch Filipino Movies Worth Seeing Again
Movie night gets a major upgrade with iWant’s lineup of Filipino films.
Fans of Asian dramas can also watch the Tagalog-dubbed version of “Meteor Garden,” giving viewers another chance to relive one of the most recognizable romance dramas in the region.
For stories inspired by real life, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” remains part of the free streaming lineup, featuring classic episodes as well as its comeback stories from 2025.
These shows add a welcome dose of fun to iWant’s growing free library, perfect for audiences who want something easy, entertaining, and familiar.
iWant Originals Are Part of the Free Lineup
Original stories are also getting the spotlight.
All episodes of “Miss Behave,” headlined by Alexa Ilacad, are now available to stream for free following the series’ conclusion.
Also part of the lineup is “Love at First Spike,” starring Emilio Daez and Reign Parani, as well as “Beach Bros,”featuring Kyle Echarri, Lance Carr, Brent Manalo, Sean Tristan, and Raven Rigor.
With romance, youth stories, comedy, and drama all in the mix, iWant Originals give viewers even more fresh Filipino stories to add to their watchlists.
More Pinoy Entertainment, Without the Paywall
With current Kapamilya programs, nostalgic teleseryes, Filipino movie favorites, and original productions all available in one place, iWant is making it easier for audiences to enjoy homegrown entertainment for free.
Whether you are catching up on a missed episode, revisiting an old favorite, or discovering something new, there is plenty to watch whenever the mood strikes.
Enjoy all the feels you want on iWant, the Home of Filipino Feels.
Download the iWant app through Google Play or the Apple App Store, or visit iwant.ph to start streaming for free.
October is bringing plenty of reasons to stay in and press play. Prime Video’s latest lineup is packed with fantasy adventures, dark comedy, romance, action, thrillers, and Filipino favorites, giving viewers a fresh mix of stories to discover all month long. From highly anticipated returning series to new movies and local productions, there’s something for practically every kind of binge-watcher.
Here’s a look at the movies and series coming to Prime Video this October 2026.
Series
The Seven Knights Of The Marronnier Kingdom October 3, 2026
The Kingdom of Marronnie is surrounded by seven different countries, with General Baribara’s seven sons appointed as knight commanders responsible for foreign diplomacy.
But their mission goes beyond building alliances. As the brothers travel to their assigned countries, they encounter a mysterious young man, experience romance in foreign lands, and gradually uncover secrets surrounding their late father, one of the kingdom’s seven knights.
With an epic fantasy adventure, striking visuals, and distinctive characters, the series promises a sweeping story filled with mystery, romance, and unexpected discoveries.
Carrie October 7, 2026
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Carrie White has spent most of her life hidden away at home under the watchful eye of her fiercely protective mother, Margaret. But after her father’s sudden death forces her into the unfamiliar world of public high school, Carrie finds herself facing a new kind of nightmare.
As a viral bullying scandal spreads through her community, Carrie must deal with the pressures and cruelty of social media while mysterious telekinetic powers begin to emerge alongside her adolescence.
The chaotic I.M.P. crew is back for another wild season.
Set between Hell and the human world, Helluva Boss follows Blitzo and his unconventional assassination business, alongside Moxxie, Millie, and Loona. Season 3 sees the crew take on more dangerous jobs while their complicated personal lives become increasingly difficult to manage.
Blitzo and Stolas continue to navigate their uncertain relationship, Millie and Moxxie prepare for a life-changing surprise, and Loona takes on a bigger role at I.M.P. With old enemies returning and new opportunities emerging, expect more explosive comedy, outrageous situations, and heartfelt character drama.
Doubters to Believers: Liverpool FC: Klopp’s Era October 16, 2026
Jürgen Klopp’s nine-year tenure at Liverpool gets the spotlight in this documentary series.
Following his final season with the club, the series looks back at how Klopp transformed Liverpool and helped lead the team to Premier League and Champions League glory. Featuring exclusive interviews, the documentary explores his coaching evolution, his trust in young talent, and the story behind his emotional farewell.
Love in Disguise October 19, 2026
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Based on the hit web novel Why Don’t You Know It’s a Girl?, this romantic drama follows Kang Jae-hee, a former special forces officer turned police detective.
Assigned to protect and investigate Yoon Yi-jun, the cold and powerful heir to a conglomerate who is also a murder suspect, Jae-hee goes undercover by disguising herself as a man and joining his security team.
But when her true identity is revealed, the two are forced to confront betrayal, vulnerability, and feelings that neither of them expected.
Chris Pratt returns as Navy SEAL Commander James Reece in the second season of The Terminal List.
Based on Jack Carr’s second novel, True Believer, the new season follows Reece as he searches for a new purpose after completing his revenge mission. The story expands into a globe-spanning espionage thriller, taking him across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Indian Ocean.
As Reece uncovers a conspiracy stretching from Moscow to Langley, he also discovers disturbing connections to his own family history.
Final Table October 24, 2026
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Four chefs and a field of culinary competitors go head-to-head in Final Table, where the goal is to crown the best Korean chef alive.
Among them are Kang Han, a world-class talent known as “Chris K.”; Choi Song-yi, who is fighting to save her late father’s restaurant; and Cha Woo-jin, a perfectionist chef who refuses to settle for anything less than the best.
What begins as an intense culinary competition gradually becomes something more personal as the chefs confront their own struggles and form unexpected connections.
LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines Season 2 October 30, 2026
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Get ready for another round of comedy chaos as LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines returns for Season 2.
Ten comedians will battle it out to make each other laugh while doing everything they can to keep a straight face. With wild characters, outrageous antics, and plenty of jokes, the last comedian laughing takes home ONE MILLION PESOS.
Vice Ganda returns as host for the second season.
MOVIES
Drags to Riches October 9, 2026
Andre and Troye hatch an outrageous scheme to secure a promotion by convincing drag queen Jonas to impersonate his long-lost straight twin.
The plan gets even more complicated when they use the deception to fool Jonas’ homophobic father, setting the stage for a comedy filled with unexpected twists and plenty of chaos.
Maya’s life changes after a chance encounter with Charlie sparks a sweeping romance and a future she never expected.
But when that future is suddenly upended, Maya is forced to start over and confront who she is, what she truly wants, and whether she is ready to love again.
In the Grey October 15, 2026
A covert team of elite operatives takes on an impossible mission when a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune.
Tasked with getting it back, the team soon finds that their seemingly impossible heist has turned into an all-out battle of strategy, deception, and survival.
Written and directed by Guy Ritchie, In the Grey brings together espionage, action, and high-stakes thrills.
Masterplan October 16, 2026
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A legendary thief sets his sights on one of the world’s most famous artworks, the Mona Lisa, and recruits two young strangers to help pull off the ultimate heist.
But there’s a twist. Chiara, an Italian cybercrime expert, and Jay, a French explosives specialist, discover that they are long-lost siblings and that the legendary thief is actually their father.
Now, the unlikely family must learn to work together while trying not to kill each other long enough to execute the heist of the century.
Drive: The Pretenders October 28, 2026
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A young race car mechanic agrees to pretend to be engaged to one of the most scandalous racing stars in the sport.
What begins as a fake relationship is supposed to protect her reputation while giving the mechanic a chance to pursue her own dreams behind the wheel. But as their staged romance becomes something more, the lie threatens to change everything.
Apocalipsis Z: New World October 30, 2026
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The Apocalypse Z saga continues with a new chapter set in a world devastated by the TSJ virus.
The Canary Islands have become Europe’s last refuge, but a special mission to the mainland in search of vital supplies quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival.
Roberto and his companions must navigate hordes of infected and divided loyalties as they face a difficult choice: save themselves or risk everything to protect what remains of humanity.
More Reasons to Press Play This October
From epic fantasy and supernatural drama to high-stakes action, romance, comedy, and survival stories, Prime Video’s October lineup covers plenty of viewing moods. Filipino audiences also have more to look forward to with local titles like Drags to Riches and LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines Season 2 joining the month’s offerings.
Whether you’re looking for something thrilling, funny, romantic, or completely unpredictable, October has plenty of new stories ready for your watchlist.
So, which Prime Video title will be your first binge this October?
