The romantic drama ‘Un/Happy For You,’ starring Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia, has taken the global box office by storm, amassing an impressive P390 million worldwide as of September 2, 2024.
The film’s success continues to soar, solidifying its status as one of the year’s biggest hits.
‘Un/Happy For You’ broke multiple records in the Philippines, including the highest opening day for a local film in 2024, with P20 million in earnings. It also set a new standard for local films post-pandemic, achieving the largest single-day gross with P46 million on August 17.
While the movie remains a favorite among Filipino audiences, it’s also making waves internationally. Currently showing in select cinemas across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Guam, Saipan, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain, the film’s reach is expanding to more countries.
Upcoming international screenings include:
- Milan, Malta – September 8
- Rome, Italy – September 15
- Cambodia – September 27
- Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore – Dates to be announced soon
Directed by Petersen Vargas, ‘Un/Happy For You’ tells the story of ex-lovers Chef Juancho (Joshua Garcia) and Zy (Julia Barretto) who unexpectedly rekindle their relationship. What starts as Juancho’s plan for revenge after learning of Zy’s engagement turns into a heartfelt reconciliation, leading them to fall in love once again.
The film also features a strong supporting cast, including Nonie Buencamino, Ketchup Eusebio, John Lapus, Kaila Estrada, Aljon Mendoza, Victor Silayan, Bong Gonzales, Meann Espinosa, and Bianca De Vera.
Now entering its third week in theaters, ‘Un/Happy For You’ continues to receive critical acclaim and box office success, showing no signs of slowing down.
