Cover Filipino shows and films on Netflix this 2026 (Photos: Netflix; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)
Filipino shows and films on Netflix this 2026 (Photos: Netflix; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)
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If you thought your 2025 binge-watching was intense, brace yourself. Explore the Netflix Philippines 2026 slate, featuring new shows starring Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, Dingdong Dantes, Janine Gutierrez and more
Netflix Philippines enters 2026 with a bang. This latest chapter is a decidedly more ambitious affair—characterised by sophisticated creative alliances and an ethos that remains, at its heart, unmistakably Filipino.
What once served as a premier portal for international cinema has become an atelier for the nation’s most gifted auteurs. Here, the local creative set finds the freedom to push boundaries, resulting in a lineup of stories that resonate with genuine scale, craftsmanship and soul.
The proof, as they say, is in the viewing. The Filipino audience’s appetite for homegrown narratives is nothing short of voracious; last year, a staggering 90 per cent of subscribers in the Philippines sought out local content. From Lolo and the Kid to Outside and Kontrabida Academy, these titles have not only charmed locals but international audiences as well. To date, no fewer than 32 Filipino productions have graced the Global Top 10 lists, proving the universal appeal of Filipino creativity.
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Netflix Philippines 2026 lineup
Bigger and bolder. It is quite clear that the Filipino audience has developed a taste for the spectacular, and Netflix Philippines is rising to the occasion with its 2026 slate. In a delightful first for the platform, the lineup introduces five originals—three series and two films—a major jump that pushes genre, scale and imagination while staying rooted in Filipino heart.
The crème de la crème of the season is undoubtedly BuyBust: The Undesirables. This reimagining of the 2018 cinematic feat evolves into a sprawling, dystopian action series, once again featuring Anne Curtis under the direction of Erik Matti. With its vast sets and a formidable ensemble cast, the production scale is nothing short of Herculean, propelling Filipino action into a sophisticated new stratosphere.
Above ‘BuyBust: The Undesirables’ exclusive clip (Video: Netflix Philippines)
Tapping into folklore, Balaraw delivers an atmospheric horror-mystery series from director Rae Red, weaving an ensemble story with shades of loss but grounded entirely in Filipino sensibilities. Featuring Janine Gutierrez, Charlie Dizon and Agot Isidro, it’s expansive, unsettling and unlike anything currently made in Philippine TV.
Above ‘Balaraw’ official clip (Video: Netflix Philippines)
Capturing the magic of first love, 18th Rose brings a fresh, modern YA romance film to the slate, which has become rare in today’s local market despite clear demand. With a never-before-seen pairing of Xyriel Manabat and Kyle Echarri at its centre, it’s charming, youthful and emotionally resonant.
Above ‘18th Rose’ official clip (Video: Netflix Philippines)
In Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon, a family drama with an offbeat twist, a wildly complicated mother anchors a story that is heartfelt, funny and instantly relatable. The film explores the chaos and warmth of Filipino family life with honesty and edge, led by none other than Jodi Sta Maria.
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Rooted in the country that celebrates Christmas longer than anyone, Paskong Pinoy revives the warmth of classic Filipino holiday storytelling through a simple, feel-good anthology of nostalgia, romance, second chances and the sweetness of coming home. The anthology features a star-studded lineup, among them Barbie Forteza, Enchong Dee, Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews and Rica Paralejo.
Two series are also coming in partnership with our local network partners, premiering three days before free-to-air TV. GMA’s The Master Cutter stars Dingdong Dantes in an action drama about a former scout ranger who now lives a double life—working quietly as a tailor by day, while taking on dangerous bounty hunting jobs on the side.
ABS-CBN’s Someone, Someday follows a woman scarred by her past who creates a modern dating app to help women find the right love at the right time. Through the love stories she brings together—and while navigating the challenges in her own life—she begins to rediscover what love truly means for herself. The series stars Kathryn Bernardo and James Reid in a fresh new pairing, alongside Maja Salvador.
Together, these titles reflect the scale, range and heart of Filipino storytelling—bringing together bold new ideas, familiar genres reimagined and stories that speak to audiences at home and beyond.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is the assistant digital editor of Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
