Riot Games Reveals Qualification Paths and Financial Support Programs for VCT 2027

TL;DR: Riot Games has unveiled additional details for VCT 2027, including an expanded list of regional competitions, financial rewards, and qualification paths to Cups and Global Events. 

Date: June 18, 2026 – Los Angeles

What You Need to Know:

12-Team Triple Elimination Kickoffs Return 

• Kickoff tournaments in VCT Americas, EMEA, and Pacific will feature 12 teams:
• 8 partner teams
• 4 teams from Open Qualifiers
• The top three teams from each Kickoff will qualify directly to Masters.
• While partner teams receive direct entry into Kickoff, they are not guaranteed participation in future Cups and must continue qualifying through performance.

The new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has Peter Parker battle a powerful unseen villain

Out in PH cinemas on July 29. Tickets available now!

The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn't forgotten them. The new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man defending a world where no one remembers him, not even his closest friends. The film stars Tom Holland back as Peter Parker, alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw

Age-Based Roblox Kids and Select Accounts Now Globally Available

Accounts Evolve as Kids Grow, With Protections and Parental Controls

Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts are globally available starting today.  

These accounts introduce additional reviews for games available to users younger than 16.

Chat remains disabled for users younger than 9; age checks are required to chat, and parents can adjust standard chat settings for children until they turn 16. 

🎶 Take this moment 🎶... and watch the official trailer for “PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE,” featuring “Bottle Up” now available from the Backstreet Boys!

“PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” opens in PH cinemas AUGUST 26

An adventure of prehistoric PAWportions awaits! 🌋 🦖🐾 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie features a voice cast that includes Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Jennifer Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg. Watch the official trailer, featuring the Backstreet Boys’ “Bottle Up”, now available! PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie opens only in cinemas August 2026. 

Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/d7xEo1GGwE0 

Watch the music video for the Backstreet Boys’ new song “Bottle Up”: https://youtu.be/Tdxn1wc3As0

After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Super will never be the same. Get tickets now to “SUPERGIRL,” starring Milly Alcock, only in cinemas JUNE 24

Watch the new video!

She’ll secure the galaxy, you secure your seats. 💫 Get your tickets now for “Supergirl” – only in cinemas June 24. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. “Supergirl,” directed by Craig Gillespie (“Cruella,” “I, Tonya”) and starring Milly Alcock (“House of the Dragon”) as the titular superhero, also stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. Produced by DC Studios’ James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Watch the new vignette: https://youtu.be/1o7VnxJl_dQ

Trailer 3 for “THE CAT IN THE HAT” is now available! “The Cat in the Hat,” starring Bill Hader and Xochitl Gomez, opens in PH cinemas NOVEMBER 4

Meet the cat behind the hat. Bill Hader is “The Cat in the Hat” in the beloved character’s animated theatrical feature film debut. Starring alongside Hader are Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, and Paula Pell, and featuring Tiago Martinez, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Bowen Yang and Tituss Burgess. Directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, “The Cat in the Hat” opens in Philippine cinemas and IMAX November 4. 

Watch Trailer 3: https://youtu.be/xNWYfvm7Qfc

In the film, the Cat takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town. Known for taking things too far, this could be this agent of chaos’s last chance to prove himself… or lose his magical hat! 

Mr. Karate tears into City of the Wolves Season 2 today!

Special anime short by Masami Obari heralds his arrival!

SNK Corporation has revealed the details of special anime short by Masami Obari heralds his arrival!. And Mr. Karate, the next DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season 2, is now available.

Mr. Karate special anime short by Masami Obari

Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes shine at the London red carpet premiere of “Masters of the Universe”

Camila Mendes and Nicholas Galitzine strike a pose at the red carpet premiere of “Masters of the Universe” at Cineworld Leicester Square

The stars were out at the “Masters of the Universe” premiere in London on May 27, as Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes walked the red carpet together. Galitzine and Camila, who play He-Man and Teela in the film respectively, were joined by director Travis Knight 9as they celebrated the iconic big-screen return of a beloved franchise.

In “Masters of the Universe” the exiled Prince Adam is called upon by his allies to leave* Earth and return to Eternia, now under the rule of the evil Skeletor. Wielding the Sword of Power, he reclaims his legacy as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe.

“Resident Evil” releases chilling new posters, along with a new featurette of director Zach Cregger on the survival horror genre

Two new posters have been revealed for Resident Evil , a thrilling new horror movie from Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger. A reimagining of the beloved Resident Evil franchise, the film follows Bryan, a medical courier whose day devolves in a nightmare of unimaginable proportions.

A new featurette has also dropped that focuses on Zach Cregger and his imagining of Resident Evil. The director talks about his love for the games, the survival horror genre, and how it all shapes the overall vision for his film. 

Watch the featurette: https://youtu.be/a_jwF65cF5Y

Last call! Riot Games PH extends Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open 2026 Registration until June 2, reveals whopping 1 Million Peso Prize Pool and path to SMASH in November

The Rift hears you! Riot Games Philippines extends its registration for the third season of Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open until Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00 noon. This gives more players nationwide a chance to join the premier grassroots competition for its hit mobile 5v5 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game, League of Legends: Wild Rift.

Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open returns with a more welcoming and equally rewarding tournament experience, featuring a whopping Php 1,000,000 prize pool. The tournament champions will take home the lion’s share of Php 500,000, Php 250,000 for second placers, and Php 125,000 for third placers, while the country’s top players then earn the chance to represent the Philippines at Riot Games’ cross-regional competition and celebration of the Wild Rift community event– SMASH 2026 in South Korea this November.

Get to know the forces of evil led by the nefarious Skeletor in “Masters of the Universe”

New featurette available!

Jared Leto stars as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe

In Masters of the Universe Eternia has fallen under the the forces of Skeletor, and it’s up to He-Man, who has returned from his Earthly exile, to fight back. He is not alone, as fighting by his side are other heroes of Eternia determined to take back their planet, but Skeletor also has his allies. In the newest “Forces of Evil” vignette, the filmmakers put the  spotlight on the skull-faced tyrant, and the villainous warriors under his rule.

Sign Up For The Demon Hunter Arena Tournament

Compete in 3x6 Arena for a $3,500 USD prize pool, in-game rewards, and a chance to win a sponsored trip to MSI 2026.

Queue up with your two best teammates and enter the hunt.

The Demon Hunter Arena Tournament brings together trios from across Southeast Asia to compete in Arena’s 3x6 format, with a $3,500 USD prize pool, in-game items, and a sponsored trip to MSI 2026 on the line.

Registration is open now until June 2 for players across the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

CS Asia Championships 2026: Who will become Asia’s CS2 champion?

Throughout the history of the CS Asia Championships, no Asian team has ever won the title. However, this year, the region's strongest organization will finally arrive in Shanghai. Here is a special 1xBet review covering the tournament format and the main contenders for the trophy.

The very first CS Asia Championships was held in 2018, with NAVI becoming the inaugural champions. The following year, MOUZ secured the title, after which the competition entered a long four-year hiatus. The series returned only in 2023, when the CS Asia Championships 2023 became one of the first tournaments for the newly released CS2 version, with FaZe Clan claiming the victory. The current title holders are the Brazilian squad Legacy.

D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to Make its Debut in Singapore in 2027

The Walt Disney Company announced today that D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will take place in Singapore for the first time in 2027, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Disney’s global fan celebrations across the Asia Pacific region.

This event will mark the first D23 Asia being hosted in Singapore, a one-of-a-kind celebration offering consumers exclusive, first access to the latest in Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation. The event will convene Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond, alongside top stars and storytellers from Hollywood and around the world, uniting global communities through shared fandom, some beloved characters, and immersive experiences.

Meet the Heroes of Eternia who joins forces with the legendary He–Man in “Masters of the Universe”

New featurette available!

Dian (Christiaan Bettridge), Ram Man (Jon Xue Zhang), Teela (Camila Mendes), Adam (Nicholas Galitzine), Man at Arms (Idris Elba), Fisto (Johannes Haukur Johannesson) in Masters of the Universe

A prince far from his homeworld, with a few faces from the past to bring him back. In Masters of the Universe, Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) grows up on Earth, having been sent there from Eternia for his own safety. As he grows to adulthood, familiar friends call upon him to wield the Sword of Power, and claim his destiny as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. Meet the heroes of Eternia who fight alongside He-Man against the evil forces of Skeletor (Jared Leto).

“He’s just so iconic.” Nicholas Galitzine, Idris Elba, and more talk about the man behind the legend in the new “Masters of the Universe” vignette

In PH cinemas June 3

Who is He-Man? “He’s an amazing fighter,” “He’s a big muscle-bound dude, but his transformation starts as a young kid.” The cast weigh in on what He-Man is for them, his background, and how he’s more than meets the eye in the latest vignette from epic live-action adventure “Masters of the Universe”

Watch the vignette: https://youtu.be/vxtgMRHzX3Y

Expect to see MORTAL KOMBAT levels and worlds that fans know and love in MORTAL KOMBAT II, now showing

“We were given the opportunity to expand the world to include several Mortal Kombat levels and worlds that fans know and love,” filmmaker shares about “MORTAL KOMBAT II,” – a “fun and bloody as hell” sequel, say fans – now showing only in cinemas and IMAX

Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion in “Mortal Kombat II”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

“This movie is a love letter to MK fans. Fantastic sets, killer fights, and an upgrade in story telling all around. Will see multiple times! 🐉,” raves a fan about “Mortal Kombat II” on Rotten Tomatoes. 

VCT Pacific Finals Ho Chi Minh: Know Before You Go

VCT Pacific will be coming to iconic Ho Chi Minh city from 15-17 May! 

Apart from fiery Pacific matchups, our Stage 1 Finals roadshow will also be a celebration of Vietnam’s dynamic city, culture and our amazing local community!

Here is everything you can look forward to at our very first roadshow event in Vietnam. 

Come join us for Fan Fest on the 1st Floor of the Thiso Mall - Sala shopping center and activation booths on the 5th Floor of the Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center outside the arena. Note that the 5th Floor is only open to ticket holders.

Nicholas Galitzine has the power as He-Man in the new trailer for “Masters of the Universe”

In PH cinemas June 3

Eternia is calling. The legendary He-Man is back on the  big screen in “Masters of the Universe.” Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) has been living as a normal man on Earth for 15 years, separated from his home and his power. The Sword of Power leads him back to Eternia, where he reclaims his birthright as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. “Masters of the Universe” also stars Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRGbJIiNDqc

CookieRun: OvenSmash Regional Beta Finally Lands in Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on April 23 — and the Local Touch Is Real!

Devsisters is finally bringing its breakout PvP action game, CookieRun: OvenSmash, to Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on April 23, and it's not just another regional beta. This one actually speaks the local language, and more importantly, reflects the region's cultural diversity. 

Since its global debut, CookieRun: OvenSmash has had a strong showing. The game crossed one million players in under three days and climbed to the top of the iOS and Android download charts in both the United States and South Korea. Now, Devsisters alongside strategic publishing partner VNGGames, is bringing that momentum east, with a regional beta locked in for April 23. 

Watch the teaser trailer for “CLAYFACE,” DC Studios’ first-ever horror thriller, available now! “Clayface,” written by Mike Flanagan, opens only in cinemas October 21

Look fear in the face. “Clayface” is DC Studios’ first horror thriller, directed by James Watkins from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, based on characters from DC. It stars Tom Rhys Harries as the titular Gotham City villain, with Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James. “Clayface” opens in Philippine cinemas October 21.

Watch the teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/ArXnlbzs_uE

DC Studios’ first-ever foray into the genre, “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the Gotham City villain.

“Clayface” unravels one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.

The film also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James.

MLBB and Jollibee bring gaming and everyday Filipino experiences together, starting with an exclusive in-game emote

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), the flagship game title of MOONTON Games, and Jollibee, the largest fast-food chain in the Philippines, officially announce their first and landmark collaboration that connects gaming and dining, two spaces that are deeply embedded in everyday Filipino life.

The partnership commences with the launch of a Jollibee-exclusive MLBB Battle Emote, rolling out today. Inspired by Jollibee's signature joy and expressiveness, the emote introduces a simple but meaningful way for players to bring a piece of a well-loved Filipino brand into the game.

“OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today” Exhibition is Coming to Manila and Iloilo Beginning May 2026!

The Japan Foundation, Manila is excited to announce its upcoming travelling exhibition for the young and young at heart. OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today will be coming to two museums in the Philippines for its inaugural travel year! The exhibition will open at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, BGC from May 6 to 31, then move to the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, Iloilo from June 27 to July 26. 

The exhibition offers a wide-ranging introduction to toys (“Omocha” in Japanese), from the history of toys cherished across generations, to the latest toys, infused with modern technologies and ideas. Toys, which emerged in the context of popular culture during the Edo period, were originally created as objects to pray for the healthy growth of children. Over the years, they have evolved in various ways, coming to serve not only as a fun way for children and adults to play together, but also as tools for learning and development. Being a source of play for adults as well-becoming multi-faceted items, they too play an important role in different settings across many people’s lives. 

QC, Gaming Library Officially Launch All aBOARD Expo 2026

The Quezon City Government, in partnership with Gaming Library, begins early preparations for All aBOARD Expo 2026 at Quezon City Hall.

The much-anticipated Expo will take place on May 28-31, 2026 once again at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center. As the region’s largest Expo return, it promises to bring more gamers, publishers, partners, and international guests

Registration is now open for six (6) pass types. VIP passes, priced from PHP 1,000 to PHP 5,000, come with exciting perks, including collectible items, exclusive freebies, and board games valued at up to PHP 4,000. Tickets for non-QC residents are PHP 150. Quezon City residents (with valid QC ID or proof of residency) and children aged 12 and below may enter for free. Early registrants until February 28, 2026 will receive an Early Bird Token.

Fight! Watch the official trailer for STREET FIGHTER, starring Noah Centineo, Curtis Jackson and Jason Momoa - only in cinemas October 14

Step into the ring. The official trailer for Street Fighter is now available! The trailer features an unreleased version of “Ambitionz Az A Ridah” by Tupac Shakur created for Mike Tyson in the 1990s. 

Street Fighter is directed by Kitao Sakurai and stars Noah Centineo (Ken Masters), Andrew Koji (Ryu), Callina Liang (Chun-Li), Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai (Akuma), David Dastmalchian (M. Bison), Cody Rhodes (Guile), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Eric André (Don Sauvage), Vidyut Jammwal (Dhalsim), Orville Peck (Vega), Olivier Richters (Zangief), Hirooki Goto (E. Honda), Rayna Vallandingham (Juli), Alexander Volkanovski (Joe), with Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson (Balrog) and Jason Momoa (Blanka; also a co-producer). Street Fighter opens only in cinemas October 14. 

Sony Pictures Animation’s “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” releases new stills

Out in PH cinemas 2027

Miles Morales is in a race against time in Sony Pictures Animation’s “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.” Written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham, the film finds Miles hunted by Miguel O’Hara and his Spider Society. He also travels through the vast reaches of space and time to save everything he holds dear

“Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” arrives in Philippine cinemas 2027.

Check out these brand new posters for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”

Out in PH cinemas on July 29

Brand new day, brand new enemies. Tom Holland is back as Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Living in a New York where no one recognizes him, not even his loved ones, he still devotes his time protecting the city. A new threat comes from within himself, as well as from the appearance of a strange pattern of crimes. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” also stars Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.

Watch the trailer:  https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs?si=f_DaGH3-pUQjjfiw

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is swinging into Philippine cinemas on July 29.

About Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Roblox Introduces New Age-Based Accounts and Expanded Parental Controls for Users Under 16

Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts to provide age-based content access and communication defaults for younger users 

Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) today announced two new age-based accounts for younger users on Roblox: Roblox Kids for users ages 5 to 8 and Roblox Select for users ages 9 to 15*. When they roll out in early June, these accounts will more closely align content access, communication settings, and parental controls with a user’s age. They’re also establishing an ongoing selection process for games available to users under 16.

This is a continuation of the work Roblox began earlier this year, becoming the first online gaming platform to require facial age checks to access chat. Since then, over 50% of global and 65% of U.S. daily active users have completed an age check**.

Riot Games Unveils VCT 2027: A New Tournament-Driven Future for VALORANT Esports

TL;DR: Riot Games has announced a major evolution of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) for 2027, introducing a tournament-based ecosystem with open qualification to global events, a new partnership model, and expanded live events across more locations worldwide.

Date: April 8, 2026 - Los Angeles

What you need to know:

A Tournament-First Ecosystem: Starting in 2027, the VCT will transition to a tournament model where every match carries meaningful stakes. Open qualifiers will feed into regional tournaments, visiting more locations each year and providing opportunities to reach Masters and Champions.

Woo, Worship And Weaponize In Teamfight Tactics: Space Gods - New Set Reveal

Champions compete for infinite cosmic power from all-powerful Gods in Teamfight Tactics: Space Gods, the latest TFT set launching on April 15

In a vast, intergalactic part of the Convergence, players vie for the favor of temperamental Gods as they seek to dominate their rivals in Teamfight Tactics: Space Gods, the highly anticipated 17th set of Teamfight Tactics (TFT). As the leading game in the autobattler and PC strategy genres, TFT keeps gameplay fresh for players by introducing three new sets each year, with Space Gods marking its first set of 2026. 

Space Gods summons players to the final frontier packed with almighty celestial beings looking to bestow their infinite cosmic power upon worthy champions. Show up, show out and dazzle these formidable deities in the free game update, which hits PBE servers on Tuesday, March 31 and launches on all mobile and PC platforms on Wednesday, April 15. 

VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals is headed to Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center!

Ticket sales open on 10 April

The VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals is confirmed to be held at the Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Built for major live events, this contemporary venue is the perfect stage for a high stakes Finals weekend where the best in the Pacific battle to become Stage 1 winners.

Taking place from 15-17 May, the VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals will also see the top 3 teams qualify for Masters London.

More details on the on-site experience will be shared closer to Stage 1 Finals.

Watch the teaser trailer for “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie,” featuring a new song from the Backstreet Boys, “Bottle Up”

“PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” opens in PH cinemas August 2026

Something big is crashing into cinemas! PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie features a voice cast that includes Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Jennifer Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg. Watch the teaser trailer, featuring new music from the Backstreet Boys, “Bottle Up”!  PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie opens only in cinemas August 2026. 

Watch the teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/mqaxCXuDRUo

And check out the poster: 

After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Watch out universe… TRAILER for “SUPERGIRL,” starring Milly Alcock, available now! “Supergirl” lands in Philippine cinemas June 24

This Summer, find your place in the universe. “Supergirl,” directed by Craig Gillespie (“Cruella,” “I, Tonya”) and starring Milly Alcock (“House of the Dragon”), lands in cinemas June 24, 2026. Produced by DC Studios’ James Gunn and Peter Safran, the film also stars Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz and Jason Momoa. 

Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/q4Zz5Evgrbg

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl (Milly Alcock), reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

About “Supergirl”

“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” breaks its own record by crossing 1 billion trailer views in just four days

Out in PH cinemas on July 29

The trailer for Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reached new heights to become the first film trailer to cross 1 billion views in just four days. The trailer has now amassed an astonishing 1.1 billion views, per WaveMetrix, further cementing its status as the biggest trailer in history.

Watch the trailer:  https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs?si=f_DaGH3-pUQjjfiw

Watch the trailer launch record clip: https://youtu.be/51UdDezhihg

Your Favorite Cookies Are On The Move — Outplay or Get Smashed!

Forget everything you thought you knew about CookieRun. Devsisters just dropped the franchise’s most unhinged pivot yet — CookieRun: OvenSmash — and it comes with a title that actually means something: the very first real-time PvP battle action game ever made in the CookieRun franchise. Not just for the IP, this is a historic first for a franchise that has been established since 2009. This isn’t a spin-off. It’s a new era.

Strategically distributed by VNGGames across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, the Cookies have a new home — Platter City, a dynamic urban fantasy hub where every Cookie from across the franchise converges under one roof. More than just the iconic IP elements, including the signature GingerBrave, CookieRun: OvenSmash also introduces stylish arenas, new factions, and a new cast (yes, including Melon Soda Cookie, Icepop Cookie and many more), signalling that the CookieRun universe isn’t just expanding its lore, but it’s blowing it wide open.

Asian board game event to launch for the first time in the Philippines

The Asian Board Games Festival is a free entrance event on May 2-3, 2026 at the Bayanihan Center

The Asian Board Games Festival (ABGF) will debut in the Philippines on May 2-3, 2026 at the Bayanihan Center in Kapitolyo, Pasig City. First organized in Singapore in 2019 by the Singaporean board game publisher Origame, ABGF is an event where the public can play and buy the works of visiting Asian game publishers, designers, and artists.

H.E.R. and Liza Soberano star in the first DreamWorks Animation film centered around Filipino culture, “Forgotten Island”

Watch the trailer now

An unbreakable bond between two friends gets challenged in “Forgotten Island,” an animated original film brought to life by DreamWorks Animation. The film, featuring Filipino culture at the forefront, stars H.E.R. and Liza Soberano as high school graduates Jo and Raissa. As they prepare to take separate paths in their life, Jo and Raissa accidentally travel into the island of Nakali, a mysterious island populated by Filipino mythical creatures. As they look for a way hom, they stumble upon weredog Raww (Dave Franco), and the most feared creature on the island, The Dreaded Manananggal (Lea Salonga).

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/PJuAkccq3ks

Chris Pratt and Charlie Day team up once more as Mario and Luigi in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”

In PH cinemas April 4

The iconic brothers are back in action in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, starring Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi. Also returning for an adventure across space is Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michel Key as Toad, and more. New faces  voice beloved characters making their big screen debut including Brie Larson as Rosalina.

The brothers Mario and Luigi are thrown into another mission after settling into their new life in the Mushroom Kingdom, as a mysterious call for help points them into Princess Peach’s mysterious past. This launches the duo off the face of the planet, and into unfamiliar worlds, with familiar friends, new allies, and an unexpected enemy.

A brand new record has been set! “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” becomes biggest trailer in history with 718.6 million views

Out in PH cinemas on July 29

Upon its debut, the internet erupted with excitement, propelling Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer to a historic 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours, per WaveMetrix. The trailer had already become the most-watched ever within just eight hours of launch, reaching 373 million views worldwide and surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine’s previous 24-hour record (365 million).

Watch the trailer:  https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs?si=f_DaGH3-pUQjjfiw

The Empire State Building lights up in red and blue as Tom Holland and fans from around the world celebrate the launch of the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” trailer

Out in PH cinemas on July 29

Tom Holland surrounded by fans celebrating the launch of the official trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on top of the Empire State Building

A one-of-a-kind trailer debut event was spearheaded by actor Tom Holland for his latest film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Local fans were invited to join Holland in the grand launch of the trailer. The iconic Empire State Building was lit in Spider-Man’s iconic red and blue in time with the release of the trailer.

A brand new day has begun. Watch the official trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”

Out in PH cinemas on July 29

Your friendly neighborhood hero is back in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The film stars Tom Holland as Spider-Man, with Zendaya and Jacob Batalon reprising their roles as MJ and Ned. The film also stars Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.

Watch the trailer:  https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs?si=f_DaGH3-pUQjjfiw

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is swinging into Philippine cinemas on July 29.

A journey across worlds awaits in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Final trailer out now!

In PH cinemas April 4

The gang is back and they’re off to the stars in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day return as the iconic brothers Mario and Luigi, and the group gets bigger and more lovable with the addition of Yoshi, played by Donald Glover. Other actors returning to voice beloved characters are Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. Longtime Super Mario fan Brie Larson fulfills her dream and voices Rosalina, who has her big-screen debut in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

The Beginning of the End: The Boys Releases Final Season Official Trailer

The fifth and final season of The Boys, from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on April 8, 2026

Today, Prime Video revealed the epic official trailer for the highly anticipated upcoming fifth season of The Boys, as the global hit series heads toward its explosive final chapter. Season Five of the multi-Emmy Award-winning series will premiere on April 8, 2026, with two episodes, followed by a new episode each week, culminating in the unforgettable series finale on May 20, 2026. The season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The trailer brings together the series’ iconic characters as they prepare for one last stand, building toward the ultimate confrontation.

In the fifth and final season, it’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in a “Freedom Camp.”  Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found. But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it.  It’s the climax, people. Big stuff’s gonna happen.

League of Legends Dev Update: Ranked, Shyvana & More Dev Update

Shyvana The Half Dragon Emerges Reforged In Patch 26.6

In Patch 26.6, Shyvana will return to the Rift reforged with a sweeping update as a result of overwhelming player feedback following community polls about updates for older champions. The update includes changes to her in-game abilities and playstyle, her artwork and in-game model, and her lore within the world of Runeterra. Through these updates, League of Legends aims to modernize beloved champions while honoring their core identities and designs.

“Fire and blood run through my veins.”

The wait is almost over! Watch the NEW TRAILER for “MORTAL KOMBAT II,” starring Karl Urban, in cinemas and IMAX on MAY 6

It’s showtime. “Mortal Kombat II,” directed by Simon McQuoid, stars Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion. It opens in cinemas and IMAX May 6, 2026. 

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/YMaBDBehpLQ?si=FgNq95QVpzoucAxc

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, “Mortal Kombat II.” This time, the fan favorite champions – now joined by Johnny Cage himself – are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

“YOU RIGHT, PHILIPPINES!” Markiplier's "IRON LUNG" Thrills Fans at PH Fan Screenings

On February 21, Markiplier's “IRON LUNG” made its Philippine fan screening debut at SM Aura Premier, SM City Fairview, SM Southmall, SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, and SM Megamall. The screenings were a huge success, with overwhelming demand, leading to sold-out screenings at several venues. Most attendees raced to secure their tickets, eager to be among the first in the Philippines to experience the chilling suspense of “IRON LUNG.”

Longtime fans of Markiplier shared their excitement for the film. One fan said, “I’ve been waiting for this moment, and as his fan since 2012, this is something a fan would love and look forward to.”

Global YouTube Icon Markiplier Brings Horror Hit “Iron Lung” to Cinemas Nationwide Starting February 25

Catch the fan screenings on Feb. 21 

SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia

Be among the first to experience Markiplier’s creative vision in cinemas on February 21 (Saturday) at the exclusive Iron Lung fan screenings at SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, and SM Mall of Asia, at 5:00PM. 

Ahead of its nationwide release on February 25, Encore Films Philippines brings fans closer to the indie horror-sci-fi sensation directed, produced, and starring Mark Fischbach, globally known as Markiplier. 

Internet icon Markiplier brings the cult horror game “Iron Lung” to cinemas. Originally developed as a minimalist indie horror game, it gained a massive following for its claustrophobic setting, unconventional storytelling, and deeply unsettling premise. Its popularity surged through the creator community—especially after Markiplier’s viral gameplay introduced it to millions, cementing its place in modern internet horror culture.

Marvel Television Reveals Trailer & Key Art For The Highly Anticipated Second Season Of “Daredevil: Born Again”

Season 2 premieres March 25, exclusively on Disney+

Marvel Television has recently unveiled a new trailer, key art and stills for the highly anticipated second season of “Daredevil: Born Again,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most intense street-level drama, streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning March 24. Across eight gripping episodes, survival, resistance and redemption collide as the battle for the soul of New York begins.

Created by Dario Scardapane, Chris Ord and Matt Corman, the series stars Charlie Cox as the titular masked vigilante (aka Matt Murdock) and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk. Returning to the series are Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye and Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn. This season also marks the long-awaited return of Krysten Ritter as fan-favorite Jessica Jones and introduces Matthew Lillard as the mysterious Mr. Charles.

Caleb McLaughlin takes on voice acting as Will Harris, a small kid with big dreams who learns what it takes to be the “GOAT”

Opens in PH cinemas Feb 11

One small goat is out there to prove that dreaming big does pay off. GOAT, the newest animated film from Sony Pictures Animation, is set in an all-animal world where the biggest sport is dominated by the biggest animals. Will Harris, a passionate and talented roarball player, idolizes the pros and dreams of playing beside them, but has been told time and time again that “smalls don’t ball.” Despite this, he is determined to prove that anyone with talent can be on the court with the big leagues.

Why "NOBODY" Is a Fun, Feel-Good Animated Film That Captures You With Its Tale

Opens in PH Cinemas on February 4

Nobody expects much from a pig, a toad, a weasel, and a gorilla, but that’s exactly what makes NOBODY such a delightful, fun animated 2D film this 2026. Witness it on the big screen starting February 4. 

NOBODY is about the adventure of these four nameless little demons who leave their ordinary lives on Mount Langlang, setting them on a rollercoaster ride journey where they experience danger, discovery, and unexpected growth of themselves. 

It’s game time! Tickets available now for “GOAT,” from Sony Pictures Animation

Plus watch Caleb McLaughlin invite Filipino fans to watch “GOAT”

It’s roarball season! Sony Pictures Animation brings the court to the big screen in GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. Lending his voice for this exciting sports showdown is Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things) as Will, a small goat with big dreams of playing roarball with the pros. Caleb invites Filipinos to head to theaters and watch GOAT in a special video.