Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad
Gandarrapiddo!: The Revenger Squad is a 2017 Filipino superhero comedy film directed by Joyce Bernal and starred by Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, and Pia Wurtzbach. It is distributed and produced by Star Cinema, serving as an official entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival. Cast. Cameo role. Kris Aquino was offered to make a cameo appearance in the film to portray an antagonistic role. She declined saying that companies managing the brands she endorses may not be amicable to her playing a role of an antagonist. Production. "Gandarrapiddo" was initially known to the public under  at least two working titles, the first being simply known as "The Revengers". In August 2017, it was announced that the name of the film was changed to " Gandarah N’ Gwapito: The Revengers". Principal photography of "Gandarappiddo: The Revenger Squad" officially began by July 2017. Release. "Gandarappiddo: The Revenger Squad" premiered in Philippine cinemas on December 25, 2017 as one of the eight official entries of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival. Marketing. An official microsite for "The Revenger Squad" was launched on December 13, 2017. The official theme song of the film is "Gigil si Aquo", a music video  featuring Vice Ganda, also released as additional marketing efforts for the film. A lyric video was later released which featured the characters of Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, and Pia Wurtzbach and included "never-before-seen moments on set". According to critics, the song resembles Blackpink's Boombayah. Reception. "The Revenger Squad"'s total box office gross during the official run of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival is , making it the top grossing film among the festival entries. By January 17, 2018, the overall domestic box office gross of the film which screened beyond the official run of the film  festival amounted to . Potential sequel. In January 2018, Vice Ganda, and Pia Wurtzbach two of the stars of "The Revengers Squad", hinted that the film might have a sequel remarking that there is still yet to be explored regarding the characters of film.