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New Netflix Shows This May 2025? Here’s Your Watchlist!

May’s scorching heat is no match for Netflix’s sizzling lineup of new shows and films hitting your screens in 2025! As Manila swelters, it’s the perfect excuse to stay indoors, kick back, cozy up with a cold drink and binge the latest streaming shows and films. From The Devil’s Plan’s brainy battles to Fear Street: Prom Queen’s creepy thrills and Tastefully Yours’ sweet sparks, there’s a story for every Pinoy binge-watcher. Ready to plan your watch party? Here’s your ClickTheCity guide to Netflix’s must-see picks this month. What’s topping your list?

YOUR TOP PICK THIS MONTH

The Devil’s Plan (Series)
Launch Date: May 6

The Devil’s Plan pits a Go legend, poker pro, Hollywood actor, news anchor, and lawyer against each other in a high-stakes battle of wits. Who’ll outsmart the rest? Perfect for fans of Squid Game’s strategic chaos.

Why Watch? Mind-bending fun that’ll keep you guessing.

DIVERSE SELECTIONS

The Four Seasons (Series)
Launch Date: May 1

THE FOUR SEASONS. (L to R) Kerri Kenney as Anne and Tina Fey as Kate in Episode 107 of The Four Seasons. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025

The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways.

Fear Street: Prom Queen (Film)
Launch Date: May 23

Fear Street: Prom Queen. (Featured) Fina Strazza as Tiffany Falconer, Ariana Greenblatt as Christy Renault, Ella Rubin as Melissa McKendrick, Ilan ODriscoll as Linda Harper, Rebecca Ablack as Debbie Winters and India Fowler as Lori Granger in Fear Street: Prom Queen. Cr. Netflix © 2025.

Shadyside High’s 1988 prom is a bloodbath! Underdog Lori battles cutthroat rivals for prom queen, but a killer’s picking off candidates. Starring Fina Strazza and Ariana Greenblatt, this Fear Street chapter is peak retro horror.

Why Watch? Creepy vibes for your late-night binge.

Our Unwritten Seoul (Series)
Launch Date: May 24

Twin sisters—one from Seoul, one from the countryside—swap lives in this fun, fish-out-of-water drama. Chaos and heart ensue!

Why Watch? A light, bingeable gem.

F1: The Academy (Sports Series)
Launch Date: May 28

F1: The Academy. Cr. F1 ACADEMY Limited | Parc Fermé/Courtesy of Netflix © 2025

Rev up for F1: The Academy! Follow 15 top female drivers tearing up the tracks in this pulse-racing docu-series from Hello Sunshine.

Why Watch? High-speed thrills for sports lovers.

SWEEPING ROMANCE

FOREVER (Series)
Launch Date: May 8

FOREVER. Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark in Episode 101 of Forever. Cr. ELIZABETH MORRIS/Netflix © 2024

Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.

Tastefully Yours (Series)
Launch Date: May 12

Sparks–and maybe love–fly in Jeonju’s tiny little restaurant. A food conglomerate heir obsessed with finding the best recipes finds them, and love, in a one-table restaurant.

Dear Hongrang (Series)
Launch Date: May 16

When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and family ties?

Ex Ex Lovers (Film)
Launch Date: May 20

MarJo is back! Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin ignite ‘90s nostalgia in this kilig-packed rom-com. Joy (Jolina) jets to Valletta, Malta, to convince her ex, Ced (Marvin), to walk their daughter, SC (Loisa Andalio), downthe aisle. Their plan to delay SC’s wedding to Joey (Juan Karlos Labajo) sparks old flames. Directed by JP Habac, it’s a heartfelt nod to Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang? fans. Manila’s rom-com lovers, get ready!

Why Watch? A funny, heartfelt nostalgia fest. #ExExLovers

GRIPPING THRILLERS

Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4 (Series)
Launch Date: May 15

Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars — it can only be Love, Death + Robots. The fourth volume, presented by Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) and David Fincher (Mindhunter, The Killer), sees Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2, Season 3’s “Kill Team Kill” return as supervising director for ten startling shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi, and humor. Buckle up.

Sirens (Series)
Launch Date: May 22

Sirens. Milly Alcock as Simone in episode 101 of Sirens. Cr. Macall Polay/Netflix © 2025

Devon thinks her sister Simone has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell. Michaela’s cult-ish life of luxury is like a drug to Simone, and Devon has decided it’s time for an intervention, but she has no idea what a formidable opponent Michaela will be. Told over the course of one explosive weekend at The Kells’ lavish beach estate, Sirens is an incisive, sexy, and darkly funny exploration of women, power, and class.

Dept. Q (Series)
Launch Date: May 29

A brash but brilliant detective (Matthew Goode) leads a cold case unit in this Edinburgh-based drama by the writer and director of “The Queen’s Gambit”.

MORE FOR YOUR MUST-WATCH LIST

Unseen: Season 2 (Series)
Launch Date: May 2

In the wake of tragedy, Zenzi is forced to trust those who put her behind bars. Will her newfound desire for freedom finally put her grief to rest?

Full Speed: Season 2 (Sports Series)
Launch Date: May 7

In the race for the 2024 NASCAR championship, this high-octane documentary series gets closer than ever to the drama on and off the track.

Blood of Zeus: Season 3 (Series)
Launch Date: May 8

Blood of Zeus: Season 3. (L-R) Derek Phillips as Heron and Elias Toufexis as Seraphim in Blood of Zeus: Season 3. Cr. NETFLIX © 2025

Set loose from captivity and burning for revenge, the king of the Titans swears to crush the Olympian gods and reclaim the power they stole from him.

The Royals (Series)
Launch Date: May 9

The Royals. (L to R) Sakshi Tanwar as Padmaja, Vihaan Samat as Digvijay Singh, Kavya Trehan as Divyaranjini Singh, Ishaan Khatter as Aviraaj Singh, Bhumi Pednekar as Sophia Shekhar, Lisa Mishra as Niki Kaushik, Zeenat Aman as Maji, Sumukhi Suresh as Keertana in The Royals. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025

When charming Prince Aviraaj meets Sophia, a self-made girl boss, the worlds of royalty and startups collide in a whirlwind of romance and ambition.

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (Documentary)
Launch Date: May 14

Recently discovered police recordings and first-person accounts tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of the UK’s most prolific murderers.

Snakes and Ladders (Series)
Launch Date: May 14

Serpientes y Escaleras S1. Cecilia Suárez as Dora López-Negrete La Prefecta in Serpientes y Escaleras S1. Cr. José María Gusiñer / Netflix ©2025

An ambitious but overlooked teacher wants to be head of a prestigious school, but must climb a slippery ladder of lies and corruption to reach the top.

Bet (Series)
Launch Date: May 15

Bet. Miku Martineau as Yumeko in Bet. Cr. Ramona Diaconescu/Netflix © 2025

At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up — and betting on revenge.

My Future You (Film)
Launch Date: May 15

Lex meets Karen on a dating app — but he’s in 2009 and she’s in 2024. Through the time gap, he helps change her past, while reshaping his future.

Secrets We Keep (Series)
Launch Date: May 15

Reservatet. (L to R) Lukas Zuperka as Viggo and Marie Bach Hansen as Cecile Mike Vinter-Jensen in Reservatet. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

When a neighbor’s au pair vanishes from her wealthy suburb, Cecilie seeks answers — and unravels secrets that shatter her seemingly perfect world.

Tyler Perry’s She The People (Series)
Launch Date: May 22

As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who’s stuck in the past.

Lost in Starlight (Film)
Launch Date: COMING SOON

When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.

With temperatures continuing to soar across the country, Netflix’s May 2025 lineup is a welcome escape from the scorching outdoors. From explosive mysteries and twisted love stories to high-speed sports drama and animated cosmic adventures, it’s the perfect time to chill—literally and figuratively—with your next favorite binge. So stay cool, stay hydrated, and let Netflix take care of the entertainment.

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All titles and dates are subject to change.

May 2, 2025
Come From Away to Mark GMG Productions’ First Filipino-Led Production

The remarkable true story that has touched the hearts of audiences worldwide is finally opening in Manila. GMG Productions and Stages have confirmed today that they will be staging their own fresh take on the multi-award-winning hit musical, Come From Away. Showcasing a new creative vision for the production and the talents of a Filipino-led cast and creatives, this production is a milestone in GMG Production’s dedication to celebrating and elevating the Philippine theatre industry. Come From Away will be staged at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater (S-PAT) for a strictly limited season from June 6 to 29, 2025.

“With Come From Away, GMG Productions is proud to embark on this exciting new chapter, working with a Filipino-led cast and crew for the first time,” shares Carlos Candal, CEO of GMG Productions. “This production is a celebration of the incredible talent in the Philippines, and we cannot wait to share this powerful story with audiences.”

Audie Gemora founder of Stages Productions adds “I along with Butch Jimenez and Jaeger Tanco have had the privilege to work with GMG in the past. We’re thrilled to reveal that Stages will be co-producing Come From Away with GMG. Our collective desire has always been to produce a show championing Filipino talent with them. We all believe this is the perfect show to do just that!”

A Musical That Inspires in Challenging Times

Set in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers unexpectedly grounded in Gander, Newfoundland. The extraordinary generosity of the town’s residents highlights the power of kindness and unity in times of crisis. Premiering on Broadway in 2013, the musical garnered widespread acclaim for its heartfelt storytelling, powerful music, and its portrayal of the human spirit. The Chicago Tribune called it “a show you should see right now, for the benefit of your own spirit,” while Time Out described it as “a totally, soul-feedingly wonderful musical.” The Daily Beast hailed the show as “a celebration of the best of humankind and an uplifting piece of art for our times.”

Come From Away has received well-deserved recognition in the industry, including winning the Tony Award for Best Direction and being nominated for Best Musical. It has also won multiple Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, Best Theatre Choreography, Best Sound Design, Outstanding Achievement in Music, and the Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Book of a Musical.

“This show offers more than just a night at the theatre; it’s an inspiring celebration of humanity and people coming together,” says Candal. “It’s a story that Manila audiences will not only relate to but will also find profoundly uplifting, especially in today’s unpredictable times.”

A Legendary Ensemble and Visionary Creatives

Come From Away brings together an all-star cast of Philippine theatre legends, whose collective achievements have left a mark on the local and international stages. The cast of 15 performers includes Cathy Azanza-Dy, Caisa Borromeo, Garrett Bolden, Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante, Becca Coates, Steven Cadd, Mayen Cadd, Rycharde Everly, Topper Fabregas, Sheila Francisco, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Gian Magdangal, George Schulze, and Chino Veguillas.

“Come From Away is the perfect vehicle to showcase home-grown talent as the musical requires versatile actors to play different characters,” says Gemora. “Let me tell you, we have assembled the best of the best Philippine theater has to offer. The energy surrounding this production is through the roof! This is going to be epic.”

Michael Williams is set to direct Come From Away, with Rony Fortich as musical director. “This show is a testament to the power of community—how kindness, resilience, and human connection bring hope even in the darkest times. I’m thrilled to work with some of the most talented artists in Philippine theater to bring our passion and storytelling to this incredible production,” says Williams.

They are joined by Delphine Buencamino (Choreography), Harry Tabner (Lighting Designer), Luke Swaffield (Sound Designer), Kayla Teodoro (Production Designer), Myrene Santos (Hair and Makeup Designer), Hershee Tatiado (Costume Designer), and Joel Goldes the dialect coach from the original Broadway production of Come From Away. Together, this world-class creative team blends Filipino and West End talents, staying true to the show’s spirit while highlighting Filipino artistry.

Be Part of the Journey

Come From Away will run from June 6 to 29 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater (S-PAT), with tickets officially available on February 22 through TicketWorld, starting at PHP900. Theatre fans can also enjoy early access through UnionBank of the Philippines, GMG Productions’ official 2025 season bank sponsor and pre-sale partner, or join the GMG Come From Away waitlist at www.gmg-productions.com. The pre-sale period runs from February 18 to 21.

Stay updated on upcoming productions by visiting www.gmg-productions.com or following @gmg.productions on social media.

*Come From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), New York, NU, USA. All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

May 1, 2025
Flaunt Your Summer Glow: Del Monte Juice Drinks for Real Fruit Goodness

When you drink something good, it shows—inside and out. This summer, Del Monte Juice Drinks is turning up the feel-good factor with real fruit goodness that nourishes from within so that it unmistakenly shows outwards. Every sip is packed with antioxidant Vitamin C, giving you that natural glow-up you can feel good about.

You look your best when nourishment goes beyond the surface and starts from within– so Del Monte Juice Drinks is all about fueling your body with what it needs to feel amazing. Whether you’re reaching for pineapple orange, pineapple strawberry, white grapes, or more unique flavors like melon cucumber and pineapple blueberry, there’s a real fruit goodness that gives you nutrients to be at your best for every moment. It’s not just about quenching thirst—it’s about giving your body the goodness it deserves, leaving you feeling energized and vibrant.

So, if you’re getting ready for summer, it’s all about how you treat your body. With Del Monte Juice Drinks, it’s easy to make sure what you’re putting in feels as good as the sunshine on your skin. It’s wellness in every sip—that fuels you from the inside out with real fruit goodness designed to keep you glowing, feeling great, and living your best summer.

Catch the wave of real fruit goodness at your favorite beach destination, as Del Monte Juice Drinks invades Boracay on May 2 to 4 and Panglao, Bohol on May 16 to 18. Whether you’re lounging by the water or on a spontaneous adventure, it’s the perfect way to level up your glow-up when you visit the Del Monte Juice Drinks activation for exclusive free samples, limited-time bundles, and awesome giveaways.

Del Monte Juice Drinks are available at major supermarkets, grocery stores nationwide, and online through Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop—making it easy to stock up and stay refreshed with real, nourishing goodness all summer long.

May 1, 2025
Be Among the First to Watch: Sneak Previews of “Final Destination: Bloodlines” Hit Cinemas May 9 & 10!

Catch the thrilling return of Death’s deadly design—five days before the official release!

Horror fans, get ready for an early scare! Final Destination: Bloodlines—the long-awaited next chapter in the blood-curdling horror franchise—is offering exclusive sneak previews on May 9 and 10, ahead of its official theatrical release on May 14, 2025.

This early viewing opportunity gives fans a thrilling head start before the franchise’s return shocks theaters worldwide.

A Terrifying Twist Back to the Beginning

Starring rising star Kaitlyn Santa Juana, whose Filipina heritage adds a layer of pride for local audiences, Bloodlinesrewinds the clock to reveal the chilling origin story behind Death’s twisted sense of justice.

Santa Juana plays Stefanie, a college student haunted by violent nightmares that send her home in search of answers. What she finds, however, is far more sinister: a deadly curse with her family’s fate hanging in the balance.

Joining her in the cast are Filipino-American actor Teo Briones, known for Chucky, Richard Harmon (The 100), Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Rya Kihlstedt, Brec Bassinger, and the unforgettable Tony Todd, whose voice has long been a terrifying staple of the franchise.

Celebrating 25 Years of Fatal Fame

This latest installment lands as the Final Destination series marks 25 years of spine-tingling success. The anticipation is real—after Warner Bros. dropped the trailer on March 25, fans responded in droves, racking up over 25 million views in just 24 hours.

Clearly, Death still has fans in its grip.

Meet the Team Behind the Terror

Final Destination: Bloodlines is directed by Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky and written by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, based on a story by Jon Watts (of Spider-Man: No Way Home fame) along with Busick and Taylor.

The film is produced by longtime franchise producer Craig Perry, joined by Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich. Behind-the-scenes craftsmanship includes cinematography by Christian Sebaldt, editing by Sabrina Pitre, production design by Rachel O’Toole, costume design by Michelle Hunter, and a chilling score by Tim Wynn.

Important Dates to Remember

Sneak Previews: May 9 & 10, 2025 (select cinemas)

Official Philippine Release: May 14, 2025 (IMAX & theaters)

International Release: May 16, 2025

Don’t wait for fate to catch up. Be among the first to experience the beginning of Death’s deadly game. Book your seats now—because in Final Destination: Bloodlines, being early might just save your life.

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April 30, 2025
Movie Review: Revolutionary in Vision, ‘Thunderbolts’ Is a Great Underdog Story

I love a good underdog story. Everything about ‘Thunderbolts*’ is geared towards entering the psyche of those who feel lost and empty and left behind. It’s a superhero movie, for sure, in the very superhero world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but each character, many whom we have seen before, are experiencing burn out or aimlessness. Each of the protagonists of the film have done horrible things and they cannot escape their past. It is said many times in the trailer that “they are not heroes” but as the trailer also suggests, they are the only ones left to stop the MCU’s next impeding danger.

In post-Avengers world, Yelena (Florence Pugh), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko) find themselves out hunting each other as a trap laid out by their former employer Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). It is supposed to be Yelena’s last job as she’s lost her heart for it, for everything. But the ensuing standoff finds the mercenaries joining together to get out alive all the while trying to discover the mystery behind Bob (Lewis Pullman), who happened to be at the vault that Valentina was trying to destroy along with the mercenaries.

John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour) in Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2025 MARVEL.

On the trail is Bucky Barnes AKA the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) as he is trying to navigate politics as an elected congressman but seems better suited to the life of a hero. Joining them is the Red Guardian (David Harbour) and the new ragtag team must find it within themselves to be the heroes America is lacking to fend off the super powerful new entity known as The Void.

Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) in Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2025 MARVEL.

It’s quite clever how director Jake Schreier and screenwriters Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo manage to execute a character study while filling all the time with funny moments and intense action sequences. While this is without a doubt Yelena’s movie, almost each other character finds a moment to realize that there’s something missing in their lives. Walker is still trying to live with the shame of being a failed Captain America. Bucky is not suited for politics and is trying too hard to still do good in the only way he knows how. The Red Guardian is still pining for the glory days when his name and his identity meant something and this all ties up so well with The Void, an ominous super-powered being who threatens to engulf the world in darkness.

(L-R) Director Jake Schreier and Wyatt Russel on ther set of Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2025 MARVEL.

As funny as the movie is, it’s quite refreshing to see a superhero film deal with burn out and existential questions, especially coming from characters who have a history of violence and murder. Through their interactions with each other and, the eventual joining of forces to become a team, ‘Thunderbolts’ ends up becoming a hopeful belief in second chances and of finding redemption by leaning on others, even when you don’t believe in yourself.

Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Bob (Lewis Pullman), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan)in Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2025 MARVEL.

It’s the magic of Florence Pugh, who manages to make Yelena’s existential crisis fit so perfectly into a superhero movie. We’ve seen her in films like ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Little Women’ so we know her range and talent and she manage to show it off again by playing it authentically in this film but not laying it on too heavy that it moves away from the tone of the film. She makes it real but keeps it comic-book appropriate. Wyatt Russell does the same with the scenes he gets to play with but the other real star here is Lewis Pullman, who manages to make the mysterious Bob so fascinating to watch as we discover the full history of his character.

(L-R): John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour) in Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2025 MARVEL.

There’s a lot of action and superhero fight sequences to keep the film fun, fast, and exciting but it’s how it handles its ending that feels very revolutionary. I don’t want to spoil anything but the way the film finds its solution – for a team that only “punch and shoots” – is sort of powerful that I almost cried. It’s so refreshing that the solution isn’t what we think it’s going to be and it’s so right for the themes that are at play in the film.‘Thunderbolts’ is a return to form. A big superhero movie that isn’t afraid to be revolutionary and say some really big things about mental health and redemption. It has a wonderful score by Son Lux and a great cast. I hope this is a bigger hit than it is set up to be because I want more superhero movies like this.

My Rating:

Experience the 5-star brilliance of Thunderbolts*, a superhero epic that redefines redemption! Check showtimes and buy your tickets here.

April 30, 2025
Earth’s Last Shot Lies with Marvel’s Wildest Team Yet in “Thunderbolts*” — Now Showing in Cinemas

They’re messy, dangerous, and absolutely not your typical heroes — but when the world is on the edge and no one else can be called, it’s up to Marvel’s most unlikely team to get the job done. Thunderbolts, Marvel Studios’ newest explosive chapter, is now showing in cinemas across the Philippines.

_{Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) in Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 MARVEL}

Not Your Usual Team-Up

Thunderbolts pulls together a rogue lineup of familiar faces — Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), US Agent John Walker (Wyatt Russell), and the enigmatic Bob (Lewis Pullman). At the helm of this chaos? The ever-scheming Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played with signature charm and menace by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Each of these characters has a complicated past, and none of them signed up to be heroes — but they’ve been given a mission too dangerous to refuse, and failure is not an option.

From Outcasts to (Reluctant) Avengers?

Set in the aftermath of political breakdowns and personal betrayals, Thunderbolts explores the lives of those who’ve been used, discarded, and forgotten. These are former assassins, supersoldiers, and experimental weapons — and now they’re being sent on a mission that might just kill them.

But beneath the bickering, mistrust, and bruised egos is a sliver of something new: the chance to rewrite their stories. This isn’t about saving the world — it’s about survival, redemption, and possibly, revenge.

_{(L-R): John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) in Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 MARVEL}

A Grittier, Bolder Side of the MCU

Directed by Jake Schreier and produced by Marvel boss Kevin Feige, Thunderbolts delivers gritty action and emotional weight while dialing up the tension and the stakes. This isn’t your usual clean-cut Marvel team — and that’s exactly the point.

With high-octane fight sequences, smart banter, and unexpected heart, Thunderbolts marks a shift in the MCU — one where the flawed, the feared, and the forgotten take center stage.

Ready to root for the unlikeliest of heroes? Don’t miss Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts — now showing in cinemas nationwide.

Grab your tickets now:

https://www.disney.ph/movies/thunderbolts

ClickTheCity – Thunderbolts*

April 30, 2025
New Movies This Week: Thunderbolts*, Isolated, Kryptic, Untold, and More!

It’s New Movie Wednesday and the last day of April—aka the perfect excuse to hit pause on your week and head to the cinema. Whether you’re looking to be on the edge of your seat, swept up in real-life drama, or moved by animated magic, this week’s lineup deliver. Brace for the rogue chaos of Thunderbolts*, feel the raw courage in I’m Still Here, or get chills from Isolated and Untold. Craving something quirky? Memoir of a Snail and Kryptic bring unique vibes to the screen. Tag your crew, grab some extra-buttered popcorn, and catch these must-see picks—your midweek just got a major upgrade!

Now, let’s take a sneak peek at what’s premiering this week:

Thunderbolts*

2025 • PG • 2 hrs 6 mins
ACTION, ADVENTURE
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What happens when seven disillusioned misfits get caught in a deadly trap? They’re forced to team up for a dangerous mission that unearths their darkest secrets. Thunderbolts delivers Marvel’s signature blend of grit, wit, and explosive action, with a rogue’s gallery you’ll love to root for.

Why Watch? Florence Pugh’s fierce energy and David Harbour’s gruff charm promise a wild ride. Perfect for fans of The Suicide Squad or Deadpool—this is antihero chaos at its finest!

Pro Tip: Catch it in IMAX for those jaw-dropping fight scenes. Got a squad? This one’s a group-watch must.

I’m Still Here

2024 • R-13 • 2 hrs 18 mins
BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA
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Set in 1971 Brazil, I’m Still Here follows Eunice Paiva, a mother of five whose life unravels when her husband, Rubens, vanishes during the military dictatorship. Her relentless fight for truth transforms her into an accidental activist, shining a light on a dark chapter of history.

Why Watch? Fernanda Torres delivers a powerhouse performance in this moving story of courage and defiance. If you loved The Two Popes for its emotional depth, this one’s for you.

Pro Tip: Bring tissues—this one hits hard.

Isolated

2025 • R-16 • 1 hr 41 mins
HORROR, THRILLER
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Nurse Rose thinks she’s scored a cushy gig caring for an elderly man in a remote mansion. But when a violent intruder crashes the party, she’s fighting for her life in a claustrophobic nightmare. Isolated is a tense, scream-worthy thriller that’ll keep you on edge.

Why Watch? Yassi Pressman and Joel Torre bring heart and grit to this local horror gem. Fans of Get Out or The Invitation will love its blend of suspense and surprises.

Pro Tip: Watch with friends for maximum jump-scare fun. Avoid spoilers online—this one’s best experienced blind!

Kryptic

2025 • R-16 • 1 hr 40 mins
DRAMA, HORROR, THRILLER
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Kay’s life spirals after a bizarre encounter in the woods leaves her memory blank—and eerily identical to a missing cryptzoologist. As she digs into the mystery, her quest for answers turns into a chilling hunt for a monster. Kryptic is a haunting, twisty ride.

Why Watch? Think Annihilation meets Midsommar—this indie horror-drama is weird in the best way. Chloe Pirrie’s intense performance will keep you glued.

Pro Tip: Perfect for late-night screenings. Discuss the ending with your crew—it’s a shocker!

Memoir of a Snail

2025 • R-16 • 1 hr 34 mins
ANIMATION, COMEDY, DRAMA
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Grace Pudel, a quirky loner, navigates a life of loss and oddities after being separated from her twin brother. Through snails, romance novels, and guinea pigs, she finds her inner strength in this stop-motion charmer.

Why Watch? Memoir of a Snail is a bittersweet hug of a film, blending humor and heart. If Fantastic Mr. Fox or Coraline stole your heart, this one’s a must.

Pro Tip: Catch it at artsy theaters for the full immersive vibe. Kids might enjoy it, but the R-rating means it’s deeper than your average cartoon.

Untold

2025 • R-13 • 1 hrs 47 mins
HORROR
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Vivian Vera, a celebrated journalist, faces the ghosts of her past when the lies she spun for fame come back to haunt her—literally. As her victims demand retribution, Vivian must confront her sins to save those she loves.

Why Watch? Jodi Sta. Maria shines in this chilling tale of guilt and redemption. It’s Hereditary with a moral twist, perfect for horror fans who love a story with bite.

Pro Tip: Book tickets early for prime seats. Don’t watch alone if you’re prone to nightmares!

FAN FAVORITES STILL SHOWING

Missed last week’s releases? No worries—these crowd-pleasers are still packing theaters with action, laughs, and heart. Here’s what’s holding strong:

The Accountant 2

2025 • R-13 • 2 hrs 4 mins
ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER
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The Legend of Ochi

2025 • PG • 1 hr 35 mins
ADVENTURE, FAMILY, FANTASY
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Until Dawn

2025 • R-16 • 1 hr 45 mins
HORROR
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Sinners

2025 • R-16 • 2 hrs 18 mins
HORROR, THRILLER
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A Minecraft Movie

2025 • PG • 1 hr 40 mins
ADVENTURE, COMEDY, FAMILY, FANTASY
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That’s a wrap, movie lovers—six new films lighting up screens this week, each dishing out a vibe for every taste. Ready to hit the theaters? Don’t sleep on the fan favorites that are still showing, check our Movie Section for showtimes and get your tickets today. Stay tuned for next week’s fresh releases and updates. Enjoy the movies!

April 30, 2025
Watch Now: Full Trailer for Zach Cregger’s Chilling New Horror-Thriller “Weapons” Unleashed
From the Visionary Director of “Barbarian” Comes a New Nightmare

Hold your breath—Zach Cregger, the brilliant filmmaker who redefined modern horror with Barbarian, is back with a brand-new psychological thriller. Weapons, an original story from New Line Cinema, just dropped its full trailer, and it’s already sending shivers down spines.

This time, the terror cuts deeper.

A Vanishing Act with No Explanation… And One Witness

Weapons unravels a chilling mystery: when all but one child from a single classroom vanish at the same time, a tight-knit community descends into chaos. With no clues and only one young witness, the lines between the supernatural and sinister human forces blur in terrifying fashion.

An A-List Cast to Match the Suspense

Bringing the tension to life is a powerful ensemble:
- Josh Brolin
- Julia Garner
- Alden Ehrenreich
- Austin Abrams
- Cary Christopher
- Benedict Wong
- Amy Madigan
This gripping ensemble promises to deliver both emotional weight and nail-biting suspense.

The Creative Powerhouse Behind the Camera

Written and directed by Zach Cregger, Weapons is bolstered by an elite production team:
- Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz, and Raphael Margules produce
- Michelle Morrissey and Josh Brolin serve as executive producers
- Cinematography by Larkin Seiple
- Production design by Tom Hammock
- Editing by Joe Murphy
- Costume design by Trish Sommerville
- A haunting score by Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay, and Zach Cregger
Mark Your Calendars: August 2025

Weapons is a Subconscious/Vertigo Entertainment/Boulderlight Pictures production presented by New Line Cinema and will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures.
- In Theaters and IMAX Nationwide: August 8, 2025
- International Release: Begins August 6, 2025
The countdown has begun. Something sinister is coming—and it’s armed with Weapons.

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April 29, 2025
Prime Video Review: Accidentally Layered, ‘G20’ Struggles with the Real World Issues Ruining Its Fictional World

There’s something about that timing of ‘G20’ that makes it more layered and nuanced than it really is. Announced in November 22, the production met delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023, the shoot finally began in January 2024 and ended in March of that year. How would director Patricia Riggen, screenwriters Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan and Noah Miller, and producer-star Viola Davis have known that Kamala Harris was to run for president just that July? And that she would lose in November. So, the imagery of Viola Davis as a former military war hero turned President of the United States has statements of could-have-beens and should-have-beens.

In ‘G20,’ Davis plays Danielle Sutton, the President of the United States, who has to lead the G20 summit in South Africa to push for digital currency to help farmers in sub-Saharran conditions worldwide. But the G20 summit is hijacked, and the world leaders are taken hostage by Edward Rutledge (Anthony Starr), a mercenary who wants to rest the world’s economy by calling out all government’s corruption and calling everyone to action by taking their money out of banks and into crypto to take the finances out of government control. Sutton manages to escape and must now use her military training to save herself and the other world leaders of the G20. What complicates matters is that Sutton’s son and daughter are also at the G20, after her daughter Serena (Marsai Martin), cause a scandal back in the US. Coincidentally, Serena is also a computer hacker, which becomes an advantage for Sutton later in the film.

Clark Gregg, Viola Davis, Elizabeth Marvel

There are shades of ‘Die Hard’ in ‘G20’ and maybe even ‘Air Force One,’ but what ‘G20’ lacks is a full commitment to the silliness of the former or the self-awareness of the latter. ‘Die Hard’ works because it wasn’t meant to be a serious movie. It was serious action, and it was fun watching Bruce Willis take on a hostage situation in his bare feet against a large group of terrorists. It did not have high ambitions, but it was so pure in its drive for entertainment that it worked.

Viola Davis

‘Air Force One,’ reflects the end of the American and Russian Cold War and the film managed to navigate those sentiments while giving us a thrilling action piece inside an airplane and it’s always good to see Harrison Ford when he’s committed to the role. Viola Davis has the charm and the gravitas of both Willis and Ford but the film played on too many recognizable tropes – the hacker daughter, the reliable and loyal bodyguard, the traitor – that it didn’t feel too fresh or exciting. At the same time, with the current situation of the world and of America today, it’s so hard-pressed to imagine, even fictional, of America being the savior of anything.

Ramón Rodríguez, Viola Davis, Elizabeth Marvel

With the current state of geopolitics today, ‘G20’ feels tone deaf and ridiculous as it continues to present itself as the hero in situations of war and conflict. While Rutledge’s actions are to his own benefit and is a sham, his premise that many of the world’s governments are lying to us and exploiting us isn’t as far off as we’d like to think. There are new paradigms at play that is making us think about the world and how our lives are governed in new ways that the film feels like it’s asking us to keep things in the status quo.

Viola Davis

It’s unfortunate because Viola Davis is such a powerhouse. Her Danielle Sutton is tired and exhausted, and you can see it in her face, in her posture. The work of the president is weighing on down on her and it’s causing a rift with her children, and she carries it in her gait, her stride. She’s such a pro and she know exactly what kind of movie she’s in and she’s playing it hard without going off synch with the film’s overall tone. I just wished the material was something that could have been extremely fun and entertaining for her and for the audience. The fight scenes were great and there were some really hard-hitting actions, which is always a good thing but there is a gloss in ‘G20’ that takes away from the fear and the thrill. It’s trying to sell us an old story of American possibility, one with a deserving female president of color, but it is unable to create a fiction so compelling that we forget the reality.

My Rating:

Stream G20 now on Prime Video and explore its intense saga.

April 29, 2025
Prime Video Revealed Premiere Date, Tease Art, and Video for the Final Season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

Prime Video announced the premiere date and debuted new tease art and video for Season Three of its global hit series, The Summer I Turned Pretty. The teaser features ‘Daylight’ from the album Lover and ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ from the album Red (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift. The third and final season of the beloved coming-of-age drama will launch on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and feature 11 episodes, streaming exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Led by showrunners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka, the new season continues to follow Belly as she navigates first love, growing up, and the bonds that shape us. The series is executive produced by Han, Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt, alongside Paul Lee, Hope Hartman, and Mads Hansen for wiip. The Summer I Turned Pretty is a co-production between Amazon Studios and wiip.

Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Jenny Han, the Prime Video drama has become a cultural sensation and captured the hearts of fans around the globe. Season One debuted in summer 2022 and become the #1 show on Prime Video premiere weekend. Season Two debuted in summer 2023 and more than doubled Season One’s viewership within three days of launch.

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama that hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship. It is a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.

Jenny Han is the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before andThe Summer I Turned Pretty series. Her books have been published in more than 30 languages. For television, she created two new series based on her books—Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, which she executive produces and co-showruns, and the Netflix series XO, Kitty, a spinoff of the To All the Boys universe, which she also executive produces. For film, she executive produced all three films in Netflix’s global hit To All the Boys trilogy. Han lives in Brooklyn, New York.

April 29, 2025