Tag: One Night Only

  • NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK: Hope, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, Filipiñana, One Night Only, The Dog Stars, and More!

    NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK: Hope, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, Filipiñana, One Night Only, The Dog Stars, and More!

    Wednesday means a fresh batch of movies is ready to shake up your cinema plans. This week, Hope, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, Ang Pinakamasarap na Pares sa Balat ng Lupa, Filipiñana, Meet Me at the Eclipse, One Night Only, and The Dog Stars arrive on the big screen, bringing a wildly varied lineup of mysteries, laughs, romance, family adventures, and end-of-the-world survival. Whether you’re planning a family movie day, a date-night pick, or simply looking for something unexpected, there’s plenty to explore.

    Here are the new movies opening in cinemas this week to add to your cinema plans:

    New Movies August 26, 2026 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, The Dog Stars, Hope

    Hope

    2026 • R-13 • 2h 36m
    ACTION, MYSTERY, SCIENCE FICTION
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    What begins as a strange creature investigation quickly becomes a crisis of epic proportions in Hope.

    In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called in after a mysterious creature begins causing chaos in the community. Yet the more they investigate, the clearer it becomes that appearances can be misleading. Fear, misunderstanding, and conflict begin feeding into one another, turning a local mystery into a tragedy with consequences that reach far beyond the village.

    With Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon leading the cast, Hope combines action, mystery, and science fiction for a tense story about what happens when people fail to understand what they are facing.

    PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

    2026 • G • 1h 28m
    ADVENTURE, ANIMATION, COMEDY, FAMILY
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    The PAW Patrol is going prehistoric!

    After a storm sends the team to a mysterious dinosaur island, the pups meet Rex, a stranded pup who needs their help. But their adventure quickly becomes much bigger when Humdinger’s reckless mining operation triggers a volcanic eruption. With the island in danger, the team faces its biggest rescue mission yet. Dinosaurs, a volcano, and a whole island to save? That’s quite the assignment, even for the PAW Patrol.

    Packed with adventure, comedy, and family-friendly fun, this is one to put on the list for a movie day with the kids.

    Ang Pinakamasarap na Pares sa Balat ng Lupa

    2026 • R-16 • 1h 50m
    COMEDY
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    Don and Mola are the kind of best friends who are practically inseparable. They are always hungry, always together, and somehow always finding their way into trouble. Then Don gets devastating news. He is sick and has only 24 hours left to live.

    That impossible countdown changes everything. What follows is a comedy about friendship, food, chaos, and making the most of the time you have with the person who has always been by your side.

    Jerald Napoles, Pepe Herrera, and Christine Bermas lead this local comedy, which looks ready to balance its outrageous premise with plenty of heart.

    Filipiñana

    2026 • PG • 1h 40m
    DRAMA, MYSTERY
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    A picture-perfect country club can hide plenty of ugly secrets.

    In Filipiñana, Isabel finds herself strangely drawn to Dr. Palanca, the president of the exclusive club where she works. At first, her fascination seems harmless. But as she begins uncovering disturbing clues about what happens beneath the club’s polished exterior, her feelings take on a much darker meaning.

    The closer Isabel gets to the truth, the more she realizes that her connection with Dr. Palanca may be rooted in a shared history neither of them can escape.

    Meet Me at the Eclipse

    2026 • PG • 1h 58m
    COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMACE
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    Old feelings have a way of resurfacing at the most inconvenient moments.

    Set in 1995, Meet Me at the Eclipse follows a young Catholic woman nearing the end of her novitiate. As she prepares for the next chapter of her life, memories of a long-gone first love unexpectedly return.

    Those memories leave her questioning the choices she has made and the emotions she thought she had already left behind.

    With its mix of comedy, drama, and romance, the movie offers a reflective story about first love, faith, memory, and the complicated process of figuring out what comes next.

    One Night Only

    2026 • R-13 • 1h 42m
    COMEDY, ROMANCE
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    Imagine meeting a complete stranger on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to hook up. That’s the setup for One Night Only.

    Two strangers who are both looking for connection unexpectedly cross paths, setting off a night that could change the way they see relationships, romance, and each other.

    Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, and Maya Hawke headline this comedy-romance, giving the movie a playful setup with plenty of room for unexpected turns.

    The Dog Stars

    2026 • R-13 • 1h 58m
    ADVENTURE, SCIENCE FICTION, THRILLER
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    For moviegoers wanting something atmospheric and tense, The Dog Stars heads into a world where survival has become the new normal.

    After a pandemic devastates humanity, a man lives alone in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. Their isolated existence is disrupted when a mysterious radio transmission comes through while the man is flying his old Cessna.

    Instead of ignoring the signal, he decides to track down where it came from. That decision sends him on a dangerous journey through a world where every unanswered question could lead to either hope or trouble.

    What’s On Your Movie List This Week?

    This week’s seven new movies offer a little bit of everything. Families can head out with the pups for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, while sci-fi fans can choose between the mysterious Hope and the post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars. Looking for something lighter? Ang Pinakamasarap na Pares sa Balat ng Lupa and One Night Only bring comedy into the mix, while Meet Me at the Eclipse offers a romantic trip back to 1995. For something darker, Filipiñana brings mystery and buried secrets to the screen.

    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 to experience the best of global storytelling the way it was meant to be seen!

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

  • “One Night Only” Turns One Chaotic Evening Into an Irresistible Search for Love, Opening in PH Cinemas August 26

    “One Night Only” Turns One Chaotic Evening Into an Irresistible Search for Love, Opening in PH Cinemas August 26

    What happens when two strangers looking for something real meet on the one night when romance is supposedly off the table?

    That is the playful premise behind “One Night Only,” the new romantic comedy from director Will Gluck, best known for Easy A and Anyone but You. Starring Academy Award nominee Monica Barbaro and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner, the film brings together chemistry, chaos, and a citywide string of mishaps in a story about finding love when you least expect it.

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    “One Night Only” opens in Philippine cinemas on August 26.

    A Very Complicated Night for Two Hopeful Singles

    Set in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City, the film introduces audiences to Allie and Owen, two strangers who happen to cross paths on one particularly unusual evening.

    On this night, single people are allowed to have sex without expectations or complications. At least, that is the idea.

    Owen, recently dumped and still figuring out what comes next, meets Allie, a hopeful romantic who wants something deeper than a fleeting encounter. Against the odds, the two feel an immediate connection.

    Then everything gets complicated.

    A series of bad decisions, missed opportunities, unexpected detours, and bizarre side quests keeps pulling them apart. As they make their way across the city, each encounter brings them closer to realizing what they actually want.

    And perhaps, who they want it with.

    Watch the first trailer here:

    Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner Bring the Sparks

    Barbaro stars as Allie following acclaimed performances in A Complete Unknown and Top Gun: Maverick. Turner, known for Masters of the Air and the Fantastic Beasts films, takes on the role of Owen.

    Together, the pair anchors a romantic comedy built around sharp banter, genuine vulnerability, and the wonderfully awkward uncertainty of making a connection with someone new.

    Their story asks a simple but compelling question: If everyone around you is searching for something casual, what happens when you suddenly find something meaningful?

    A Standout Ensemble Joins the Fun

    Beyond its central pairing, “One Night Only” features an impressive cast packed with familiar names.

    Joining Barbaro and Turner are Maya Hawke of Stranger Things, Julia Fox of Uncut Gems, musician and actor King Princess, Ziwe, and Saturday Night Live performer Ben Marshall.

    The film also features beloved screen icons Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton, adding even more personality to an already colorful lineup.

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    With such an eclectic ensemble, the night is bound to become even more unpredictable.

    Will Gluck Brings His Rom-Com Touch Back to the Big Screen

    Known for mixing humor, romance, and larger-than-life personalities, Will Gluck returns to familiar territory with a new take on the modern romantic comedy.

    Gluck co-wrote, directed, and produced “One Night Only,” based on a script by Travis Braun. He produces the film through Olive Bridge Entertainment alongside Jacqueline Monetta, vice president of Olive Bridge and an executive producer on Anyone but You.

    This time around, Gluck puts the spotlight on two people trying to make sense of attraction, timing, and expectations during one anything-but-normal night.

    The result is a witty and swoony story where romance refuses to follow the rules.

    Could the Worst Night Become the Best One?

    For Allie and Owen, the night begins with no promises.

    But between the missed connections, emotional detours, and mounting chaos, something unexpected starts to take shape.

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    Maybe finding love is not about having the perfect plan. Maybe it is about meeting the right person at exactly the wrong time.

    See how their unforgettable night unfolds when “One Night Only” arrives in Philippine cinemas on August 26.

    For the latest news and updates, follow Universal Pictures PH on Facebook, @UniversalPicturesPH on Instagram, and @UniversalPicsPH on TikTok.

    About “One Night Only”

    Genre: Romantic Comedy

    Cast: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ziwe, Ben Marshall, with Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton

    Director: Will Gluck

    Co-Written by: Will Gluck, based on a script by Travis Braun

    Producers: Will Gluck, Jacqueline Monetta