# List of Philippine films of 2016

This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2016.

## Box office

The highest-grossing Filipino films released in 2016, are as follows:
* – a Metro Manila Film Festival entry film
| Rank | Title | Distributor | Box Office |
| 1 | The Super Parental Guardians | Star Cinema | ₱598 million |
| 2 | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Star Cinema | ₱321 million |
| 3 | The Unmarried Wife | Star Cinema | ₱246.3 million |
| 4 | Just the 3 of Us | Star Cinema | ₱230 million |
| 5 | Everything About Her | Star Cinema | ₱208 million |
| 6 | Imagine You and Me | GMA Pictures, APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions | ₱198 million |
| 7 | Vince and Kath and James | Star Cinema | ₱123 million |
| 8 | This Time | Viva Films | ₱120 million |
| 9 | Camp Sawi | Viva Films, N$^2$ Productions | ₱120 million |
| 10 | Die Beautiful | Regal Entertainment, Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company | ₱110 million |
| 11 | The Third Party | Star Cinema | ₱110 million |
| 12 | Always Be My Maybe | Star Cinema | ₱105 million |
| 13 | Seklusyon | Reality Entertainment | ₱100 million |
| 14 | #WalangForever | Quantum Films, Star Cinema | ₱100 million |

## Films
### January–March
#### Color key

* – a Singkwento International Film Festival film
* – a CineFilipino entry film
| Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre |
| January 13 | Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin | Viva Films, Heaven's Best Entertainment | Andoy Ranay, Chris Martinez, Mark Meily (directors); Cristine Reyes, Maricel Soriano, Herbert Bautista, Benjie Paras, Candy Pangilinan | Comedy |
| January 27 | Everything About Her | Star Cinema | Joyce Bernal (director); Vilma Santos, Angel Locsin, Xian Lim | Comedy, Drama |
| February 3 | #Lakbay2Love | Erasto Films | Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil (director); Solenn Heussaff, Dennis Trillo, Kit Thompson | Romance |
| February 10 | Girlfriend for Hire | Viva Films | Vanessa De Leon (director); Yassi Pressman, Andre Paras | Romantic comedy |
| February 10 | Love is Blind | Regal Entertainment | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Derek Ramsay, Solenn Heussaff, Kean Cipriano, Kiray Celis | Romantic comedy |
| February 12 | Butanding | Cinemaworld International | Ed Palmos (director); Lourdes Duque-Baron; Precious Lara Quigaman | Drama |
| February 17 | Tupang Ligaw | BG Productions International | Rod Santiago (director); Matteo Guidicelli, Rico Barrera, Paolo Contis, Ara Mina, Suzette Ranillo | Action |
| February 19 | Laut | BG Productions International | Louie Ignacio (director); Barbie Forteza, Gabbi Garcia, Rodjun Cruz | Biographical |
| February 20 | Beyond The Door | GroundHit Productions | Franco Arce (director); Mara Lopez, Ervic Vijandre, Archie Alemania, Cholo Barretto, Alvin Anson | Thriller, Mystery |
| February 20 | Padre de Familia | CCM Creatives, Outpost Visual Frontier, Toast Productions Inc., Imaginary Friends Studios, Star Cinema | Adolfo Alix Jr. (director); Coco Martin, Nora Aunor, Julia Montes | Drama |
| February 20 | Pisara | D' Great Rovers Entertainment | DA Palagtiw (director); Ritz Azul, Ahron Villena, Regine Angeles, Ruby Ruiz | Biographical |
| February 21 | Ang Sugarol | Shooting Up Productions | Jojo Nadela (director); Flora Gasser, Jennifer Dabu, Salvador Arguelles, Roden Araneta | Biographical |
| February 22 | Partee | 365 Dragon Films | Jill Urdaneta (director); Felix Roco, Kiko Matos, Angela Cortez | Drama |
| February 24 | Always Be My Maybe | Star Cinema | Dan Villegas (director); Gerald Anderson, Arci Muñoz, Jane Oineza, Cacai Bautista, Ricci Chan, TJ Trinidad | Romantic comedy |
| February 26 | Atras | | Johnny Mahinay (director); Matt Mabagal, Raycien Caberte, Badidi Labra, Jepjep de Paula, Dulcita Batausa Siroy | Thriller, Suspense |
| February 25 | Ligaw | Light Cinema | Paolo Tesico (director); Melissa Ricks, Eva Darren, Crispin Pineda, Zeppi Borromeo | Thriller, Mystery |
| February 27 | Sekyu | BG Productions International | Joel Lamangan (director); Allen Dizon, Sunshine Dizon, Melai Cantiveros, Rez Cortez | Drama |
| March 9 | Iadya Mo Kami | BG Productions International | Mel Chionglo (director); Allen Dizon, Eddie Garcia, Aiko Melendez, Ricky Davao, Diana Zubiri | Drama, Religious |
| March 16 | 1st Sem | Team Campry Entertainment | Dexter Hemedez, Allan Ibañez (directors); Lotlot De Leon, Allan Paule, Darwin Yu, Miguel Bagtas, Sebastian Vargas, Jr., Karen Romualdez, Teri Lacayanga, Maddie Martinez, Sachie Yu, Marc Paloma | Drama |
| March 16 | A Lotto Like Love | | Carla Baful (director); Isabelle de Leon, Martin Escudero | Romance |
| March 16 | Ang Taba Ko Kasi | Kamaru Productions | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Cai Cortez, Ryan Yllana, Mark Neumann | Romantic comedy |
| March 16 | Ang Tulay ng San Sebastian | Rolyo Productions, Black Maria Pictures | Alvin Yapan (director); Joem Bascon, Sandino Martin | Horror, Suspense |
| March 16 | Buhay Habangbuhay | Meganon Comics, OLE ELITE Entertainment, HUB2.0 | Paolo Herras (director); Iza Calzado, Jake Macapagal, Meryll Soriano, Rocky Salumbides | Comedy |
| March 16 | Ned's Project | | Lemuel Lorca (director); Angeli Bayani, Max Eigenmann, Lui Quiambao-Manansala, Biboy Ramirez | Drama |
| March 16 | Sakaling Hindi Makarating | Media East Productions | Ice Idanan (director); Alessandra de Rossi, Therese Malvar, Pepe Herrera | Drama |
| March 16 | Star na si Van Damme Stallone | | Randolph Longjas (director); Candy Pangilinan, Paolo Pinggol, Neil Ryan Sese, Erlinda Villalobos | Drama, Comedy |
| March 16 | Straight to the Heart | Visioncapture Media, Creative Minds, Creative Saints | Dave Fabros (director); Carl Guevara, Gwen Zamora, Ricci Chan, Vincent de Jesus, Kiko Matos, Nico Antonio | Drama, Comedy |
| March 26 | Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis | Star Cinema, Ten17P, Epicmedia, Sine Olivia Pilipinas | Lav Diaz (director); John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Susan Africa, Hazel Orencio, Alessandra de Rossi, Angel Aquino | Drama, Fantasy |

### April–June
#### Color key

* – a Sinag Maynila Film Festival entry film
| Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre |
| April 6 | Whistleblower | Unitel Productions, Quento Media | Adolfo Alix Jr. (director); Nora Aunor, Cherry Pie Picache, Angelica Panganiban | Drama |
| April 6 | Elemento | Viva Films, Thriverion Media Production | Mark Meily (director); Cristine Reyes, Jake Cuenca, Albert Silos, Elizabeth Oropesa, Cholo Barretto | Horror, drama |
| April 13 | Echorsis | Insight 360 | Lemuel Lorca (director); John Lapus, Kean Cipriano, Alex Medina, Kiray Celis, Mich Liggayu, Chokoleit, Alessandra de Rossi | Horror, comedy |
| April 22 | Dyamper | Solar Entertainment Corporation, Brillante Mendoza | Mes de Guzman (director); Carlo Aquino, Alchris Galura, Tim Mabalot, Kristofer King, Debbie Garcia, Liza Diño | Drama |
| April 22 | Expressway | Solar Entertainment Corporation, Brillante Mendoza | Ato Bautista (director); Shugo Praico (screenplay); Alvin Anson, Aljur Abrenica | Action thriller |
| April 22 | Lila | Solar Entertainment Corporation, Brillante Mendoza | Gino Santos (director); Janine Gutierrez, Enchong Dee, Sherry Lara | Horror, drama |
| April 22 | Mrs. | Solar Entertainment Corporation, Brillante Mendoza | Adolf Alix Jr. (director); Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot de Leon, Rosanna Roces, Anita Linda, Mark Herras | Biographical drama |
| April 22 | T.P.O. | Solar Entertainment Corporation, Brillante Mendoza | Joselito Altarejos (director); Oliver Aquino, Mara Lopez, Micko Laurente, Menggie Cobarrubias, Lui Manansala | Drama |
| May 4 | Just the 3 of Us | Star Cinema | Cathy Garcia-Molina (director); Jennylyn Mercado, John Lloyd Cruz | Romantic comedy |
| May 4 | This Time | Viva Films | Nuel Naval (director); James Reid, Nadine Lustre | Romance, drama |
| May 4 | Diyos-Diyosan | LEB Telon Film Production | Cesar Buendia (director); John Prats, Princess Punzalan, Tirso Cruz III, Kiko Estrada | Drama |
| May 11 | My Candidate | Quantum Films | Quark Henares (director); Derek Ramsay, Shaina Magdayao, Iza Calzado | Romantic comedy |
| May 25 | Love Me Tomorrow | Star Cinema | Gino M. Santos (director); Piolo Pascual, Dawn Zulueta, Coleen Garcia | Romantic comedy |
| June 1 | Teniente Gimo | Viva Films, KIB Productions, RMS Productions | Roland M. Sanchez (director); John Regala, Suzelle Ranillo, Julio Diaz, Eliza Pineda, Mon Confiado, Joshua Dionisio, Kate Brios | Horror, Romance |
| June 1 | Tatay Kong Sexy | Largavista Entertainment | Jose Javier Reyes (director); Jinggoy Estrada, Maja Salvador | Comedy, Drama |
| June 8 | Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako | Viva Films, Scenema Concepts International | Jovan Tan (director); Edgar Allan Guzman, Michael Pangilinan, Nora Aunor, Joross Gamboa, Matt Evans, Ana Capri, Nikko Seagal, Miggy Campbell, Katrina Legaspi | Romance |
| June 8 | Magtanggol | Felix and Bert Film Productions | Sigfreid Barrios Sanchez (director); Joonee Gamboa, Dina Bonnevie, Ejay Falcon, Albie Casiño, Denise Laurel, Tom Rodriguez, Yam Concepcion | Drama |
| June 22 | The Story of Love | ABJ Productions | GM Aposaga (director); Ma. Isabel Lopez, Kylene Alcantara, Aj Ocampo, Princess Flores at Dianne Medina | Drama |
| June 29 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Star Cinema | Antoinette Jadaone (director); Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Ian Veneracion | Romantic-comedy, drama |

### July–September
#### Color key

* – a ToFarm (The Outstanding Farmers in the Philippines) Film Festival entry film
* – a Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival entry film
| Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre |
| July 2 | Curiosity, Adventure & Love | Tamed Rose Productions | Sunshine Lichauco de Leon, Suzanne Richiardone (directors); Jessie Lichauco | Documentary |
| July 6 | I Love You to Death | Regal Entertainment, The IdeaFirst Company | Miko Livelo (director); Kiray Celis, Enchong Dee | Horror, Romantic-comedy |
| July 6 | Ma' Rosa | Center Stage Productions | Brillante Mendoza (director); Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Baron Geisler | Drama, Action |
| July 13 | Imagine You and Me | APT Entertainment, GMA Films, M-Zet Productions | Mike Tuviera (director); Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza | Romance; Drama |
| July 13 | Dukot | Star Cinema, Ten17P | Paul Soriano (director); Enrique Gil, Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Bing Pimentel | Action, Suspense |
| July 13 | Free Range | ToFarm | Dennis Marasigan (director); Paolo O' Hara, Jackie Rice, Mads Nicolas | Drama |
| July 13 | Kakampi | ToFarm | Victor Acedillo, Jr. (director); Neil Ryan Sese, Felix Roco, Gloria Sevilla, Suzette Ranillo, Kate Brios | Fantasy, Drama |
| July 13 | Paglipay | ToFarm | Zig Dulay (director); Garry Cabalic, Anna Luna, Joan de la Cruz | Romance, Drama |
| July 13 | Pauwi Na | ToFarm | Paulo Villaluna (director); Bembol Roco, Cherry Pie Picache, Meryll Soriano, Chai Fonacier | Comedy, Drama |
| July 13 | Pilapil | ToFarm | Jose Johnny Nadela (director); James Blanco, David Remo, Pancho Magno, Diva Montelaba | Action. Thriller |
| July 13 | Pitong Kabang Palay | ToFarm | Maricel Cariaga (director); Arnold Reyes, Sue Prado, Micko Laurante | Family, Drama |
| July 20 | Anino sa Likod ng Buwan *(2016 commercial release) | Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company | Jun Lana (director); LJ Reyes, Luis Alandy, Anthony Falcon | Drama |
| July 27 | Ignacio de Loyola | Jesuit Communications Foundation | Paolo Dy (director); Andreas Muñoz | Biographical |
| July 27 | How to Be Yours | Star Cinema | Dan Villegas (director); Bea Alonzo, Gerald Anderson | Romantic, Drama |
| August 6 | Ang Bagong Pamilya Ni Ponching | Cinemalaya | Inna Salazar, Dos Ocampo (directors); Janus Del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Odette Khan, Lollie Mara, Jojo Alejar, Joyce Burton-Titular, Jackie Lou Blanco, Alibreza Libre, Phynne Barnett, Richard Manabat, Mimi Juareza, Sam Thurman, Ria Garcia, Joanna Bago, Manuel Velasco, Ricky Sanchez | Dark comedy, Family drama |
| August 6 | Dagsin | Cinemalaya | Atom Magadia (director); Tommy Abuel, Lotlot De Leon, Benjamin Alves, Janine Gutierrez, Alex Diaz, Sue Prado, Marita Zobel, Rolando Inocencio, Yoshihiko Hara, Arpee Bautista | Drama, Suspense |
| August 6 | Hiblang Abo | Cinemalaya | Ralston Jover (director); Lou Veloso, Jun Urbano, Leo Rialp, Nanding Josef, Matt Daclan, Lui Manansala, Flor Salanga, Cherry Malvar, Angela Cortez, Mike Liwag, Rommel Luna, Rener Concepcion, Anna Luna | Drama |
| August 6 | I America | Cinemalaya | Ivan Andrew Payawal (director); Bela Padilla, Rob Rownd, Matt Evans, Thou Reyes, Sheena Ramos, Joe Vargas, Raflesia Bravo, Julz Savard, Lui Manansala, Elizabeth Oropesa, Kate Bautista, Rhyzza Kafilas | Drama, Comedy |
| August 6 | Kusina | Cinemalaya | David Corpuz, Cenon Palomares (directors); Judy Ann Santos, Gloria Sevilla, Joem Bascon, Luis Alandy, Elora Españo, Mike Liwag, Bong Cabrera, Karen Gaerlan, Jane Biton, Isha Salic, Trina Legaspi, Lala Padilla, Czarina Yecla, Princess Ortiz | Drama |
| August 6 | Lando at Bugoy | Cinemalaya | Vic Acedillo, Jr. (director); Allen Dizon, Gold Azeron, Roger Gonzales, Rachel Anne Ang Rosello, Maricar Semitara, Carlos Penaloza, Benjie Criss Estrella, Reynald Mangao, Camilo Apugan | Drama |
| August 6 | Mercury Is Mine | Cinemalaya | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Pokwang, Bret Jackson, Vincent de Jesus, Lee O'Brian, Maey Bautista, Bea Vega, Mitzi Ong, Leo Sarmiento, Justine Dizon, Waka Hasegawa, Uzziel Delamide, Kristof Garcia | Drama, Comedy |
| August 6 | Pamilya Ordinaryo | Cinemalaya | Eduardo Roy, Jr. (director); Ronwaldo Martin, Hasmine Killip, Maria Isabel Lopez, Sue Prado, Ruby Ruiz, Moira Lang, Karl Medina, Erlinda Villalobos, Domingo Cobarrubias, Paolo Rodriguez, John Bon Andrew Lentejas, John Vincent Servilla, Rian Magtaan, Myla Monido, Alora Sasam, Ruth Alferez | Drama |
| August 6 | Tuos | Cinemalaya | Derick Cabrido (director); Nora Aunor, Barbie Forteza, Flor Salanga, Ron Martin, Elora Españo, Ronnie Martinez, Al Bernard Garcia, Elora Españo, Casimira Cabilitasan | Drama |
| August 10 | That Thing Called Tanga Na | Regal Entertainment | Joel Lamangan (director); Eric Quizon, Angeline Quinto, Billy Crawford, Martin Escudero, Kean Cipriano, | Comedy |
| August 24 | Camp Sawi | Viva Films | Irene Villamor (director); Andi Eigenmann, Bela Padilla, Yassi Pressman, Arci Muñoz, Kim Molina, Sam Milby | Romantic-comedy |
| September 14 | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Star Cinema | Olivia Lamasan (director); Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla | Romantic, Drama |
| September 21 | Hermano Puli (Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Apolinario Dela Cruz) | Teamwork Film Productions | Gil Portes (director); Aljur Abrenica, Alessandra de Rossi | Historical |
| September 28 | My Rebound Girl | Regal Entertainment | Emmanuel dela Cruz (director); Alex Gonzaga, Joseph Marco | Romantic |
| September 28 | The Woman Who Left | Cinema One Originals, Sine Olivia Pilipinas | Lav Diaz (director); Charo Santos-Concio, John Lloyd Cruz | Drama |

### October–December
#### Color key

* – a QCinema International Film Festival entry film
* – a Cinema One Originals Film Festival entry film
* – a Metro Manila Film Festival entry film
| Opening | Title | Production outfit | Cast and crew | Genre |
| October 5 | Siphayo | BG Productions International | Joel Lamangan (director); Nathalie Hart, Luis Alandy, Joem Bascon | Drama, thriller |
| October 12 | The Third Party | Star Cinema | Jason Paul Laxamana (director); Angel Locsin, Zanjoe Marudo, Sam Milby | Comedy, romance |
| October 13 | Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B | QCinema | Prime Cruz (director); Ryza Cenon, Martin del Rosario, Cholo Barretto, Vangie Labalan | Dark romance |
| October 13 | Baboy Halas | QCinema | Bagane Fiola (director); Omeles Laglagan, Ailyn Laglagan, Vangelyn Panihao, Jhea Mae Laglagan | Drama |
| October 13 | Best. Partee. Ever. | QCinema | Howard Yambao (director); JC De Vera, Mercedes Cabral, Jordan Herrera, Kristoffer King, Aaron Rivera, Angela Cortez | Drama |
| October 13 | Hinulid | QCinema | Kristian Sendon Cordero (director); Nora Aunor, Jess Mendoza, Raffi Banzuela, Jesus Volante, Delia Enverga, Ken Balmes | Drama |
| October 13 | Patay na si Hesus | QCinema | Victor Villanueva (director); Jaclyn Jose, Chai Fonacier, Melde Montañez, Vincent Viado, Mailes Kanapi, Olive Nieto, Sheenly Gener | Black comedy |
| October 13 | Purgatoryo | QCinema | Roderick Cabrido (director); Bernardo Bernardo, Kristoffer King, Jess Mendoza, Arnold Reyes, Rollie, Innnocencio, Elora Españo | Drama |
| October 13 | Women of the Weeping River | QCinema | Sheron Dayoc (director); Laila Putli Ulao, Sharifa Pearlsia Ali-Dans, Taha Daranda, Dalma Baginda, Hasim Kasim, Mohammad Yusop Hajiraini | Drama |
| October 19 | Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? | Viva Films | Jun Robles Lana (director); Anne Curtis, Dennis Trillo, Paolo Ballesteros | Comedy, Romance |
| November 2 | The Escort | Regal Entertainment | Enzo Williams (director); Lovi Poe, Derek Ramsay, Christopher de Leon, Jean Garcia | Erotic thriller |
| November 14 | 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | Cinema One Originals | Petersen Vargas (director); Khalil Ramos, Ethan Salvador, Jameson Blake | Teen drama |
| November 14 | Baka Bukas | Cinema One Originals | Samantha Lee (director); Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Louise delos Reyes | Romance |
| November 14 | Every Room is a Planet | Cinema One Originals | Malay Javier (director); Rap Fernandez, Valeen Montenegro, Antoinette Taus | Romance |
| November 14 | Forbidden Memory | Cinema One Originals | Teng Mangansakan (documentarist) | Documentary |
| November 14 | Lily | Cinema One Originals | Keith Deligero (director), Shaina Magdayao, Rocky Salumbides, Natileigh Sitoy | Suspense |
| November 14 | Malinak Ya Labi | Cinema One Originals | Jose Abdel Langit (director); Angeline Quinto, Allen Dizon, Richard Quan, Menggie Cobrarrubias, Luz Fernandez, Raquel Villavicencio | Drama |
| November 14 | People Power Bombshell: The Diary of Vietnam Rose | Cinema One Originals | John Torres (documentarist) | Documentary |
| November 14 | Piding | Cinema One Originals | Paolo Picones, Gym Lumbera (documentarists) | Documentary |
| November 14 | Si Magdalola at ang mga Gago | Cinema One Originals | Jules Katanyag (director), Peewee O'Hara, Rhen Escaño, Gio Gahol, Josh Bulot | Horror |
| November 14 | Tisay | Cinema One Originals | Borgy Torre (director); Nathalie Hart, JC de Vera, Joel Torre | Drama |
| November 9 | Area | BG Productions International | Louie Ignacio (director); Ai-Ai delas Alas, Allen Dizon, Sue Prado | Erotic, Drama |
| November 9 | Upline Downline | Alliance for Networkers of the Philippines Organization | George Vail Cabrisante (director); Matt Evans, Ritz Azul, Alex Castro | Drama |
| November 16 | The Unmarried Wife | Star Cinema | Maryo J. de los Reyes (director); Dingdong Dantes, Paulo Avelino, Angelica Panganiban | Drama |
| November 23 | Working Beks | Viva Films | Jose Javier Reyes (director); John Lapus, TJ Trinidad, Joey Paras, Edgar Allan Guzman, Prince Stefan, Marlon Rivera | Comedy |
| November 30 | The Super Parental Guardians | Star Cinema | Joyce Bernal (director); Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, Awra Briguela, Onyok Pineda | Action, Comedy |
| November 30 | Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment | Marlon N. Rivera, Tony Y. Reyes (directors); Vic Sotto, Epi Quizon, Oyo Sotto | Comedy, Fantasy |
| December 14 | Mano Po 7: Chinoy | Regal Entertainment | Ian Loreños (director); Richard Yap, Jean Garcia, Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Enchong Dee, Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca, Kean Cipriano, Jana Agoncillo | Family drama |
| December 25 | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: ForeverIsNotEnough | Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, MJM Production | Marlon Rivera (director); Eugene Domingo, Jericho Rosales, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez, Khalil Ramos, Joel Torre | Comedy |
| December 25 | Die Beautiful | The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films | Jun Lana (director); Paolo Ballesteros, Joel Torre, Gladys Reyes, Luis Alandy, Albie Casiño | Comedy |
| December 25 | Kabisera | Firestarters Productions, Silver Story Production | Arturo San Agustin, Real Florido (directors); Nora Aunor, Ricky Davao, JC De Vera, Jason Abalos, RJ Agustin, Victor Neri, Ronwaldo Martin | Drama |
| December 25 | Oro | Feliz Film Productions | Alvin Yapan (director); Irma Adlawan, Joem Bascon, Mercedes Cabral | Political thriller |
| December 25 | Saving Sally | Rocketsheep Studios | Avid Liongoren (director); Rhian Ramos, Enzo Marcos | Live-action/ animation, Romance, Sci-fi |
| December 25 | Seklusyon | Reality Entertainment | Erik Matti (director); Rhed Bustamante, Neil Ryan Sese, Ronnie Alonte, Lou Veloso, Phoebe Walker, Dominic Roque, Elora Españo, John Vic De Guzman, JR Versales | Horror |
| December 25 | Sunday Beauty Queen | Voyage Studios, Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films | Babyruth Villarama Gutierrez (director); Rudelyn Acosta, Cherrie Mae Bretana, Mylyn Jacobo, Hazel Perdido, Leo Selomenio | Documentary drama |
| December 25 | Vince and Kath and James | Star Cinema | Theodore Boborol (director); Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte | Romantic comedy |

## Awards
### Local

The following first list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; and at the three major film festivals: Metro Manila Film Festival, Cinemalaya and Cinema One Originals. The second list shows films with the most awards won from the four major film awards and a breakdown of their total number of awards per award ceremony.
| Award/Festival | Best Picture | Best Picture |
| 65th FAMAS Awards | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Barcelona: A Love Untold |
| 40th Gawad Urian Awards | Women of the Weeping River | Women of the Weeping River |
| 35th Luna Awards | Die Beautiful | Die Beautiful |
| 33rd Star Awards for Movies | Die Beautiful | Pamilya Ordinaryo |
| 27th Young Critics Circle Citations | Women of the Weeping River | Women of the Weeping River |
| 19th Gawad PASADO | (tie) Ang Babaeng Humayo, Tuos, Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis, Iadya Mo Kami, Ma'Rosa | (tie) Ang Babaeng Humayo, Tuos, Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis, Iadya Mo Kami, Ma'Rosa |
| 15th Gawad Tanglaw | Ang Babaeng Humayo, Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis, Pamilya Ordinaryo | Ang Babaeng Humayo, Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis, Pamilya Ordinaryo |
| 1st Eddy's Awards | Ang Babaeng Humayo | Ang Babaeng Humayo |
| 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Sunday Beauty Queen | Sunday Beauty Queen |
| 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Pamilya Ordinaryo | Pamilya Ordinaryo |
| 12th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten |
| 4th QCinema Film Festival | Women of the Weeping River | Women of the Weeping River |
| 2nd Sinag Maynila Film Festival | Mrs | Mrs |
| 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival | Ned's Project | Ned's Project |
| 1st ToFarm Film Festival | Paglipay | Paglipay |
| Film | Total | FAMAS | Urian | Luna | Star |
| Die Beautiful | 12 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Barcelona: A Love Untold | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pamilya Ordinaryo | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Women of the Weeping River | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Everything About Her | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ignacio de Loyola | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ringgo: The Dog Shooter | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seklusyon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |

### International

The following list shows Filipino films (released in 2016) which were nominated or won awards at international industry-based awards and FIAPF-accredited competitive film festivals.
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 11th Asian Film Awards | Best Director | Lav Diaz, Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) | Nominated |
| 11th Asian Film Awards | Best Actress | Charo Santos-Concio, Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) | Nominated |
| 11th Asian Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Lav Diaz, Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) | Nominated |
| 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress | Hasmine Killip, Pamilya Ordinaryo (Ordinary People) | Won |
| 73rd Venice International Film Festival | Golden Lion | Lav Diaz, Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) | Won |
| 69th Cannes Film Festival | Best Actress | Jaclyn Jose, Ma' Rosa | Won |
| 66th Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize | Lav Diaz, Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis (A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery) | Won |
| 29th Tokyo International Film Festival | Best Actor | Paolo Ballesteros, Die Beautiful | Won |
| 29th Tokyo International Film Festival | Audience Award | Die Beautiful | Won |