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NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK: Project Hail Mary, Mudborn, The Mortuary Assistant, and More!

Another Wednesday means a fresh batch of stories lighting up the big screen. Opening today are eight new titles ready to shake up your movie plans. This week’s releases include the ambitious sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary, the inspiring sports drama Giant, the heartfelt family story Graduation Day, the supernatural chills of Mudborn and The Mortuary Assistant, the music-industry drama Songs for Selina, the spine-tingling Urban Evil Extreme, and the anime action Gintama on Theater 2D: Shinsen-Gumi Doukan Arc.

Looking for a thrilling ride through space? Curious about a boxing legend’s rise to fame? In the mood for ghostly scares or emotional storytelling? This week’s lineup delivers a little bit of everything.

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

Project Hail Mary

2026 • PG • 2h 37m
ADVENTURE, MYSTERY, SCIENCE FICTION
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A science teacher wakes up alone on a spacecraft millions of miles from Earth with no memory of who he is or why he is there. That is the mystery at the heart of Project Hail Mary. As Ryland Grace slowly regains his memories, he discovers a mission of staggering importance. The sun is dying, and humanity’s survival depends on solving a cosmic puzzle involving a strange substance threatening the solar system.

Ryan Gosling leads this high-concept adventure that mixes humor, science, and suspense. Expect big ideas, emotional twists, and a surprising friendship that might become the key to saving Earth.

Giant

2026 • PG • 1h 49m
DRAMA
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Step into the electrifying rise of Prince Naseem Hamed, a boxer who shook the world with his bold personality and undeniable talent. Giant traces his journey from the streets of Sheffield to global fame, spotlighting both his victories and the challenges he faced in a divided era.

It’s a powerful story about grit, identity, and defying expectations. Looking for a film that hits hard both inside and outside the ring?

Gintama: Shinsengumi Crisis Arc

2026 • PG • 2h 4m
ACTION, ADVENTURE, ANIMATION, COMEDY, FANTASY, SCIENCE FICTION
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Anime fans get another dose of chaotic comedy and action with this theatrical presentation from the beloved Gintama universe. When a cursed sword transforms a tough vice-commander into an unlikely otaku, chaos follows fast. But beneath the humor lies a deeper conflict that threatens the entire Shinsengumi.

Packed with action, comedy, and classic Gintama energy, this big-screen arc delivers both laughs and high-stakes drama.

Graduation Day

2026 • PG • 1h 42m
DRAMA, FAMILY
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Heartfelt and deeply rooted in family, Graduation Day tells the story of a grandmother raising her grandchildren through hardship. With dreams of a better future hanging on one graduation, hope becomes their strongest anchor.

It’s the kind of film that resonates long after the credits roll. Looking for something touching and relatable?

Mudborn

2026 • R-16 • 1h 51m
DRAMA
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A quiet life turns terrifying when a pregnant woman unknowingly brings home something sinister. What follows is a chilling descent into possession and fear, pushing a desperate husband to seek supernatural help.

If you’re in the mood for a tense, slow-burning scare that creeps under your skin, Mudborn delivers.

Songs for Selina

2026 • R-18 • 1h 37m
DRAMA, MUSIC
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Behind every chart-topping song lies a story. Songs for Selina explores the complicated relationship between two musical partners whose lives take very different paths.

Selina becomes a star while Maya remains hidden behind the scenes as a ghostwriter. As fame grows and pressures mount, their bond is tested by ambition, loyalty, and the harsh realities of the music industry.

The Mortuary Assistant

2026 • R-16 • 1h 30m
HORROR, MYSTERY
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What starts as a routine night shift quickly spirals into something far more sinister. In The Mortuary Assistant, a young graduate finds herself facing unexplainable horrors inside a quiet mortuary.

Expect eerie tension, unsettling moments, and a story that keeps you guessing. Brave enough to watch this alone?

Urban Evil Extreme

2026 • R-18 • 1h 18m
HORROR
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Something dark is lurking in Urban Evil Extreme, and it refuses to stay hidden. If you’re chasing that adrenaline rush from a truly unsettling experience, this might be your next pick.

Ready for Your Next Movie Time?

Whether you’re in the mood for an emotional story, a pulse-pounding scare, or an out-of-this-world adventure, this week’s lineup has something for everyone. Will you go for a gripping sci-fi journey, a heartfelt family tale, or a horror pick that lingers long after the credits roll?

Planning a barkada movie night or a solo cinema escape? There’s no shortage of options to match your vibe, intense, moving, or purely entertaining.

Stay tuned for next week’s fresh batch of releases and updates. Keep ClickTheCity.com bookmarked for the latest showtimes, your next movie is just a click away!

March 18, 2026
Don’t Break These Rules Before Watching “Mudborn,” Taiwan’s No. 1 Supernatural Horror Film

Prepare yourself for terror.

Taiwan’s No. 1 supernatural horror film, “Mudborn,” is arriving in Philippine cinemas on March 18, bringing audiences a chilling tale rooted in folklore, fear, and a seemingly harmless clay doll. What begins as a strange discovery quickly transforms into a nightmare that refuses to let go.

At the center of the story is a broken clay baby doll discovered inside a haunted house. It looks fragile, forgotten—almost pitiful. Yet the moment it is taken home, an eerie chain of events begins to unfold, turning a peaceful household into the center of a terrifying supernatural mystery.

And just like that, a familiar nursery rhyme becomes something far more sinister.

Before watching the horror unravel on the big screen, here are a few rules you should never break if you ever encounter a mysterious clay doll from a haunted place. (Although, honestly, entering a haunted house in the first place already sounds like a bad idea.)

Rule #1: Don’t Pick Up a Random Doll

It might look harmless sitting there, abandoned and broken. But in horror stories—and especially in “Mudborn”—that’s usually where the trouble begins.

When the strange clay doll is brought into a family home, curiosity soon gives way to fear. What seemed like an innocent object slowly reveals a disturbing presence attached to it.

Once the doll crosses the threshold of the house, the supernatural force tied to it begins to awaken—and escaping its grip becomes nearly impossible.

Rule #2: Don’t Try to Fix It

Some things are broken for a reason.

In the film, the couple Muhua (Cecilia Choi) and Hsu-Chuan (Yo Yang) attempt to repair the damaged clay doll after bringing it home. Piece by piece, they restore its cracked form, believing they are simply fixing an object.

But every repaired fragment strengthens the unsettling presence surrounding the doll.

Instead of restoring peace, the act of fixing it unleashes a growing terror that spreads throughout their home, disrupting their lives and drawing them deeper into a nightmare they never expected.

Rule #3: Don’t Treat It Like a Child

The clay doll may resemble a baby, but appearances can be dangerously deceptive.

Treating the doll with affection and care only strengthens the mysterious bond forming around it. As the supernatural force becomes more powerful, the boundary between lifeless object and living entity begins to blur in unsettling ways.

What once looked like a harmless figure soon carries an eerie sense of awareness—one that makes every moment inside the house feel increasingly threatening.

Rule #4: Don’t Ignore the Warnings

Strange sounds. Unexplained happenings. A haunting nursery rhyme echoing in the background.

The signs are there—but ignoring them can lead to something far worse.

Desperate for answers, the family eventually seeks help from a psychic exorcist, hoping to uncover the truth behind the clay doll. What they discover reveals a terrifying curse connected to ancient folklore and a dark history that refuses to remain buried.

By then, however, the danger has already taken root.

When the Nursery Rhyme Begins

With its unsettling atmosphere and folklore-inspired horror, “Mudborn” turns something familiar into something deeply disturbing. The film blends psychological tension with supernatural dread, creating a haunting story that lingers long after the lights come back on.

One small object. One curious decision. One nightmare that refuses to end.

Step too close—and it might follow you home.

Witness the chilling mystery unfold when “Mudborn” opens in Philippine cinemas on March 18.

Follow Encore Films Philippines’ social pages for more updates and upcoming releases.

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March 9, 2026
Taiwan’s Blockbuster Horror ‘Mudborn’ Brings a Cursed Clay Doll to PH Cinemas This March 18

A nursery rhyme has never sounded this terrifying.

Taiwan’s No. 1 supernatural horror blockbuster, Mudborn, is set to send shivers through Philippine cinemas beginning March 18. Brought to local audiences by Encore Films Philippines, this horror-mystery-thriller sensation promises a gripping cinematic experience that echoes long after the final scene.

Because sometimes, the scariest stories start with a song.

A Doll That Should Have Been Left Behind

At the heart of Mudborn is Hsu-Chuan (Yo Yang), a VR game developer who unknowingly carries home more than just a souvenir from a haunted attraction—a broken clay baby doll.

What appears harmless at first quickly turns unsettling.

His pregnant wife, Muhua (Cecilia Choi), an artifact conservator with a meticulous eye for restoration, becomes increasingly captivated by the doll. Piece by piece, she repairs it. Crack by crack, she restores its fragile form.

Yet with every careful touch, something ancient and sinister seems to awaken.

Soon, inexplicable events begin to plague their home. Shadows linger too long. Whispers echo without source. A presence—unseen yet undeniable—tightens its hold on their lives.

Desperate and terrified, the couple seeks the help of a psychic exorcist to uncover the truth. What they discover is far more horrifying than they imagined: a forbidden curse bound to a haunting nursery rhyme and a malevolent spirit desperate to claim a human host.

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The Sinister Secret Behind the Rhyme

Director SHIEH Meng-ju found inspiration in an unlikely place—a familiar children’s rhyme. When asked whether a mysterious story lay hidden within its lyrics, the idea immediately fascinated him.

As he examined each line more closely, the innocence began to unravel.

“The clay baby doll has eyes but doesn’t blink” and “It’s actually not a real doll”

Suddenly, the words felt different—darker, heavier, more disturbing. From this eerie reinterpretation, SHIEH shaped Mudborn into a chilling tale told through the perspective of a clay baby doll possessed by an evil spirit seeking rebirth.

By transforming something nostalgic into something nightmarish, the film taps into a deeply unsettling fear: what if the things we once trusted were never truly harmless?

A Haunting That Lingers

Blending supernatural horror with psychological tension, Mudborn builds dread with precision. It is not merely about what is seen—but what is sensed, what is whispered, what is waiting.

Atmospheric and relentless, the film delivers powerful scares while exploring themes of obsession, motherhood, and the unseen forces that bind the living to the dead.

And when the lights come back on?

The rhyme remains.

Horror fans across the Philippines are invited to witness Taiwan’s most talked-about supernatural blockbuster when Mudborn opens in cinemas nationwide on March 18.

Prepare for a chilling experience where innocence turns ominous—and a simple rhyme becomes a curse.

For more chilling updates and releases, visit Encore Films Philippines on Facebook and @encorefilmsph on Instagram.

February 19, 2026