Are You In The Know of the Latest Films? Here Are 10 Trending Movies in the Philippines to Watch This Month

We’re on to our sixth month and just like that, we’re closing the first half of the year in a blink of an eye. If you think 2022 is passing by so fast, you’re not alone.

We’ve got the perfect way to help you slow down the year: binge-watching trending movies in the Philippines! If you’ve been a loyal reader, you know we’re rounding up the top 10 films in the country every month. But now, we’ll give you a few more good reasons to be excited as we have the list of the 10 most popular movies in the Philippines you shouldn’t miss.

10. CODA

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to watch: Apple TV

Still in our list is CODA (Child of Death Adults). This film follows the story of a talented girl from Massachusetts, Ruby Rossi, who pursues her passion in singing and signs up for the school choir. Along with the decision is the challenge to toggle everything in her life all at the same time as she is a CODA. As the only hearing member of her family, she will have critics to whether to pursue her passion or not. Would her family be able to hear the cry of her heart?

9. Jurassic World

IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
Where to watch: Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, Spectrum TV

The seventh installment of the Jurassic series is out with Jurassic World: Dominion. It comes with an unlikely setting we probably would never want to imagine. Picking up from its prequel, Battle at the Big Rock, dinosaurs are living alongside humans years after the Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Working alongside an annoying officemate sure is frustrating, how about living with scary creatures?

8. Ghostbusters: Afterlife

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV

As early as 1984, the popular group Ghostbusters had already made rounds in the industry, and now they are back for another adventure with their new sequel Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This one is sure a fantastic movie for families as everyone from different age groups is familiar with the comedy movie series. The newest installment presents a different adventure when the daughter of one of the group unlocks a ghost her father once captured.

7. No Time To Die

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV

The most popular secret service agent returns this year with No Time To Die. In this movie, James Bond literally had no time for everything. A supposed peaceful retirement in Jamaica was interrupted after a friend called him for help to rescue an abducted scientist. Not long after, both would discover that the mysterious villain they are hunting is closer than they know.

6. Morbius

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to watch: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video

Jared Leto is a scientist-turned-vampire in Morbius. Dr. Michael Morbius succumbs to an infection of his rare blood disease of becoming a vampire after efforts to cure himself. The heroic doctor gambles and tries to save others from being infected. At the end of the day, he is still a vampire craving for human blood. Will he continue saving others or give in to the temptation of human blood?

5. The Batman

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max

Robert Pattinson will yet again give life to someone we have always known since we were young. Pattinson is Bruce Wayne in The Batman. The caped superhero will solve and capture the killer on loose in Gotham City. The brutal murderer seems to be playing with the superhero as he leaves clues with all his murders. Batman will hunt him to tell that the game is over.

4. Sonic The Hedgehog 2

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Paramount

The world-famous hedgehog has climbed from number ten to number four this month! Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is creatively made with cartoons and live action combined. On top of that, the animated action is also decorated with prime actors such as Jim Carrey and James Marsden. The story starts when the evil Dr. Robotski finds an opportunity to prey on an emerald that has the power to control the world. Sonic, together with his sidekick, Tails will rush to find the powered gem first before it falls into the wrong hands.

3. Uncharted

IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV

A newbie on the list has taken the third spot early on in the game. This must be history. Well, both happening and the movie itself. Uncharted is an action movie that every Filipino could relate to as it includes a monumental person embedded in Philippine history. The movie features Nathan Drake, played by Tom Holland, who is on a journey to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan. As streetmart as he is, he would be recruited by seasoned treasure-hunter Victor Sullivan beating another ruthless contender for the prize.

2. Spider-Man No Way Home

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Where to watch: Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV

Tom Holland can’t be stopped as he stars on another movie entry on the list. Capping on number two is Spider-Man No Way Home. The movie comes after the reel-to-real love team Tom and Zendaya low-key announced their relationship. And the same goes for the story of Peter Parker in the movie who turned to Dr. Strange for help after Mysterio revealed his true identity to the public. In an unfortunate event, the spell went wrong colliding multiple universes forcing Peter to be Spider-Man.

1. Top Gun

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

The OG action star Tom Cruise tops the list with Top Gun. Navy-pilot Pete Mitchell is an ambitious pilot who was accepted into Top Gun, an elite fighter school. He will be contented by the equally-talented student Iceman in the highly-competitive training. The first was ready to seal the game, however his father suddenly died while he was in the program which prompted him to slow down. The anticipated loss turned into something when an international crisis gave him a break to showcase his stellar abilities.