The film’s trailer shattered digital records with 20 million views in 24 hours, proving that the combined star power of JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith is the local cinema event of the season. Photographs by Marinel Cruz
Right love, wrong timing again.
Happening now: The media conference for “Almost Us,” Regal Films’ newest romcom directed by Dan Villegas.
Starring JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith, with Dustin Yu, the film is already giving major “what if we almost made it?” energy.
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“Almost Us” follows two people whose connection feels undeniably right—but never quite at the right time. As they cross paths through different stages of their lives, they’re forced to confront missed chances, lingering feelings, and the haunting question: does a love that almost happened still deserve a second shot?
“Di naman nagkakalayo in real life, best friends kami! Char!” Fyang quips, adding to the kilig.
And clearly, the hype is real—fandoms are on the move, with the trailer racking up 20 million views in just one day.
“Almost Us,” a co-production of Regal Entertainment and Project 8 Projects, hits cinemas nationwide on May 6.
Di naman nagkakalayo in real life, best friends kami! Char!