Kathryn and Alden's ‘Hello, Love, Again’ sets PH box office record with P85m on opening day

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The highly anticipated "Hello, Love, Again" earned a smashing box office records of 85 million, making the highest first-day grossing local film in Philippine cinema history.

Bringing joy back to the big screen, Hello, Love, Again, the highly anticipated Filipino film starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, has set a new box office record as the highest first-day grossing local film in the Philippines, earning over P85 million on its Nov. 13 opening.

The sequel to the blockbuster Hello, Love, Goodbye, directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, is showing in over 600 cinemas nationwide and will also be screened in over 400 cinemas abroad this month.

Thousands gathered for midnight screenings last Wednesday across 70 cinemas nationwide to follow the story of Joy (Kathryn) and Ethan (Alden) in Canada.

Kathryn expressed hope that moviegoers would feel the love while watching Hello, Love, Again.

“Just like what Direk Cathy said, ang pangako lang namin sa inyo sa pelikulang ito, puso ang ibibigay namin. So I hope after watching this film, ‘yun ang maramdaman niyo ‘di lang kay Joy and Ethan kungdi dahil sa buong pelikula,” she said.

Alden shared his gratitude for the overwhelming public support and excitement.

“Maraming salamat sa mga excited mapanood muli ang kwento ni Joy at Ethan. Napakasaya namin, and we’re very proud of this film. We’re very excited for you guys to see it,” he said.

A co-production of ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures, Hello, Love, Again also stars Joross Gamboa, Valerie Concepcion, Jennica Garcia, Kevin Kreider, Jobert Austria, Mark Labella, Marvin Aritrangco, Ruby Rodriguez, and many more.

The film held its premiere night on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at three cinemas in SM Megamall, attended by fans, Kapamilya and Kapuso stars, the cast’s family and friends, and ABS-CBN and GMA officials.

On its second day, the film earned 155 million at the tills and is now available in more than 1000 screens nationwide.

Several topics related to the film trended on X following the premiere, including #HLATheWorldPremiere, Kathryn as Joy is Back, Alden at HLAxPremiere, Hello Again Ethan and Joy, and #HelloLoveAgain.

"Hello, Love, Goodbye" with Kathryn, Alden , soon in “Hello, Love, Again”

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• Star Cinema and GMA Pictures team up for "Hello, Love, Again"
• Kathryn, Alden to reprise iconic roles as Joy and Ethan

In another historic collaboration, ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema and GMA Pictures are teaming up for the first time to produce “Hello, Love, Again,” the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit "Hello, Love, Goodbye."

Kathryn Bernardo of ABS-CBN and Alden Richards of GMA will be reprising their well-loved characters, Joy and Ethan, in “Hello, Love, Again.” Box-office hit film director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, who helmed the original film, returns to direct the sequel that will be shot in Canada.

The film’s theatrical release begins on November 13, 2024 in the Philippines, with international releases following thereafter.

The announcement was made on Sunday (May 19) with key officers from ABS-CBN and GMA present. They were ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN chief operating officer Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Film Productions head Kriz Gazmen, and GMA Films president and CEO Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes.

For many years, Star Cinema has been telling heartwarming stories of Filipinos and shedding light on the realities of Filipinos living and working abroad through silver screen features. Among its remarkable films from the past decades are “Anak,” “Barcelona: A Love Untold,” “Caregiver,” “Dubai,” “In The Name of Love,” and “Milan.” Star Cinema, along with APT Entertainment and Agosto Dos Pictures, also produced the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, “Rewind.”

Meanwhile, GMA Pictures has produced notable films that touch on key social issues in the Philippines. It led the production of critically acclaimed movies “Muro Ami” and “Deathrow,” the historical drama, “Jose Rizal,” as well as blockbuster hits like “Let The Love Begin” and “Ang Panday.” Last year, it released the movie “Firefly” which earned the Best Picture award in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.