# Ex Ex Lovers

Ex Ex Lovers is a 2025 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by JP Habac from a story and screenplay written by Antoinette Jadaone and Kristine Gabriel. Starring Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin with Juan Karlos Labajo and Loisa Andalio, it centers around two ex-couples reconnecting for their daughters wedding. Produced by Project 8 Projects and Cornerstone Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film serves as the sixth onscreen collaboration of Magdangal and Agustin.

## Plot

Joy (Jolina Magdangal) travels to Valletta, Malta, to reunite with her ex-partner Ced (Marvin Agustin). Joy’s goal is to ask Ced to walk their daughter down the aisle, as per her request. However, their complicated past and unresolved issues create comedic and heartfelt moments as they navigate their rekindled interactions.

## Cast

* Jolina Magdangal as Joy
* Marvin Agustin as Ced
* Juan Karlos Labajo as Joey
* Loisa Andalio as SC
* Judy Ann Santos
* Mylene Dizon
* G. Toengi
* Dominic Ochoa
* Sam Milby

## Production

The film is directed by JP Habac, known for his romantic comedy films. Producers Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas of Project 8 Projects revealed that Ex Ex Lovers had been in development since 2018, with plans delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Jadaone, the project aims the charm of 1990s rom-coms, blending humor and nostalgia. Principal photography took place in the Philippines and Malta and wrapped on January 15, 2025. Director JP Habac praised Magdangal and Agustin for their ease and chemistry on set.

## Marketing

The announcement of Ex Ex Lovers generated excitement among fans, with its teaser trailer quickly gaining traction on social media. Nostalgic callbacks to MarJo’s earlier works, including Hey Babe! and Flames: The Movie, have further fueled anticipation for the film.

## Release

Ex Ex Lovers is slated for theatrical release in February 12, 2025, over two decades since Magdangal and Agustin’s last big-screen collaboration. This is the first film partnership between Project 8 Projects and Cornerstone Studios, following their previous successes in streaming platforms and series production.
Additionally, making it's 5th Filipino film to be released by American film studio, Warner Bros. Pictures, after Mga Munting Tinig, Mallari, Under Parallel Skies & Uninvited (also marked it's 2nd Project 8 Projects production that Warner Bros. Philippines distributed this film).

## Reception
### Critical response

Le Baltar of Rappler wrote, "Though slightly overstretched and still suffused with doses of fan service, Ex Ex Lovers functions past nostalgia and mines meaningful insights about the highs and lulls of married life, how trauma encroaches selfhood, and the temper of the Filipino family... a romantic comedy done right". Writing for Spot.ph, Philbert Dy gave the film four out of five stars, describing it as "funny, nostalgic, and surprisingly rewarding". Dy also praised Magdangal's portrayal of Joy, noting that she captures the essence of a woman dealing with the aftermath of betrayal, and skillfully navigating between humor and heartache.
Fred Hawson of ABS-CBN Entertainment gave the film a rating of eight out of 10, praising the script with emphasis on the final act and also described the "delightful chemistry" between Magdangal and Agustin is "effortless, genuine and sincere". Writing for ClickTheCity.com, Wanggo Gallaga gave the film three and a half out of five, praising the onscreen charisma and talent of Magdangal and Agustin. While Gallaga criticized the "messy and chaotic" first two acts, he stated that the film "managed to find center stage at its final act."