Brace yourselves for more fun and exciting times at the cinemas this month, because we’re buying front-row tickets to see these new local and international titles on the big screen.
Photo: Amazon MGM Studios, Songs for Selina
From intriguing original stories to modern retellings and restorations of critically acclaimed classics, there’s a must-watch movie for every cinephile to anticipate throughout March. So mark your calendars and reserve those seats at your go-to movie houses, because this stellar roster is one you wouldn’t want to miss.
Which of these new films do you plan on watching this month? If you’re still unsure or undecided, perhaps our full list can help you make your pick:
The Bride!
The timeless tale of Frankenstein just took a daring turn. In Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!, a lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago and asks scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman, and The Bride (Jessie Buckley) is born. What ensues is a reckless declaration of love, vengeance, and possession that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat.
The Bride! premieres on March 4, 2026, in cinemas nationwide.
Reminders of Him
Reminders of Him, directed by Vanessa Caswill, is a romantic drama that will make you believe in second chances. In this sentimental adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 2022 novel, we follow Kenna (Maika Monroe) as she returns to her hometown and starts anew after serving seven years in prison. While looking for a job, she meets Ledger (Tyriq Withers), a local bar owner and former football player who helps her get back on track despite her troubled past.
Reminders of Him will have its theatrical release on March 11, 2026.
Pose
In Jamie Adams’s psychological thriller Pose, two couples unknowingly book the same room in a countryside mansion, in which strange events occur during their stay. This suspenseful film stars James McAvoy, Lucas Bravo, Kristin Zakala, and Aisling Franciosi.
Project Hail Mary
Ryan Gosling is a space man on a mission to save the planet in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary. Gosling plays science teacher Ryland Grace, who wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with his memory totally wiped. As he slowly remembers things again, he takes on a crucial mission to save the Earth from extinction.
Will Ryland’s scientific knowledge be enough to keep our world alive? Find out for yourself as Project Hail Mary premieres in cinemas nationwide on March 18, 2026.
Mudborn (Ni Wa Wa)
An eccentric Taiwanese horror blockbuster on possession and psychic mediums? Sign us up! Shieh Meng-ju’s Mudborn follows a video game designer who must save his new family, particularly his expecting wife, from life-threatening spirits. If you’re a fan of scary movies that are equal parts bloody, haunting, and utterly spine-chilling, then Mudborn is right up your alley.
You can watch Mudborn in cinemas nationwide on March 18, 2026.
Songs for Selina
Lasting relationships and lifelong dreams take center stage in Songs for Selina, an ambitious new drama by Dean Rose that tackles two soulmates’ shared passions, long-term goals, and the sacrifices they must make for fame. Selina (Mica Javier) and Maya (Rachel Coates) have been making music together since childhood. For the longest time, they’ve been sure of the paths they’d take, until Selina’s singing career takes off while Maya remains away from the spotlight as Selina’s songwriter. Now, the duo must protect their enduring relationship before the cut-throat music industry forces them apart.
Songs for Selina premieres on March 18, 2026, exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas.
They Will Kill You
Kirill Sokolov’s They Will Kill You is a blood-soaked, high-octane horror-action-comedy that follows a young woman who must make it out of a demonic cult’s lair alive. The film offers a uniquely brazen big-screen battle of epic kills and wickedly dark humor.
They Will Kill You will have its theatrical release on March 25, 2026.
Atsay (1978)
Photo: ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula via Ayala Malls Cinemas
Ayala Malls Cinemas will also hold special screenings of classic films starring the late Nora Aunor throughout March. The first is Eddie Garcia’s Atsay, in which Aunor plays Nelia, a poor woman from the province who moves to the city in search of work. She takes a job as a household helper, only to endure mistreatment from her employers.
You can watch Atsay in cinemas on March 4, 2026.
Merika (1984)
Photo: ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula via Ayala Malls Cinemas
Another special screening you can look forward to at Ayala Malls Cinemas this month is Merika, which stars Nora Aunor and Bembol Roco. The 1984 film tells the story of Filipino immigrants in the United States and how they cope with homesickness and loneliness.
You can watch Merika in cinemas on March 25, 2026.
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What are your favorite local and international films of 2026 so far? Share your picks with us in the comments below!
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