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Must-watch movies for January and February 2024

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Gretchen Fullido, ABS-CBN News 

<p>(<strong>UPDATED</strong>) The Philippine movie industry is buzzing with excitement after the phenomenal success of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which has raked in over 1 billion pesos and continues to draw audiences during its extended run.<br/> <br/>This resurgence in cinema-going signals a vibrant era for Philippine film, ushering in a slate of eagerly anticipated Hollywood movies this January and February 2024.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t5khm-VjEu4?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p><br/> <br/>Kicking off the year on January 8 is Hayao Miyazaki&#x27;s &quot;The Boy and The Heron,&quot; the Golden Globe 2024 winner for Best Animated Motion Picture. <br/>This fantastical journey follows young Mahito into a magical realm, exploring themes of life, death, and friendship.<br/> </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hWbfohXIdEU?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>Comedic adventures take flight on January 17 with Illumination&#x27;s &quot;Migration,&quot; featuring an all-star voice cast including Awkwafina and Danny DeVito. This animated comedy promises laughs and heartwarming moments set to Taylor Swift&#x27;s rendition of &quot;Out of the Woods.&quot;</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YB9BvE3BfyA?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>The same day, live-action thrills arrive with &quot;Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween - Destiny,&quot; based on the hit manga series.<br/> <br/>Meanwhile, &quot;Anyone But You&quot; spices up the rom-com genre, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell as feuding love interests in a wedding they can&#x27;t afford to ruin.</p><p>&quot;Argylle&quot; leaps into action on January 31, blending espionage and fiction in a globe-trotting spy thriller directed by Matthew Vaughn, with an ensemble cast including Henry Cavill and Samuel L. Jackson.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/POOeA3zCuUY?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>&quot;Lisa Frankenstein&quot; debuts on February 7, a quirky love story from Diablo Cody, featuring Liza Soberano alongside Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse.</p><p>The cult classic &quot;Mean Girls&quot; returns to the big screen on February 7 with a fresh twist from the hit 2004 comedy film. This reimagined tale re-introduces Cady Heron as she braves the high school domain of the notorious clique, The Plastics. The star-studded cast also features Tina Fey, the mastermind behind the original screenplay.<br/> <br/>The &quot;Tokyo Revengers&quot; saga continues with &quot;Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween - Decisive Battle,&quot; promising a heart-wrenching delve into the past of Tokyo Manji Gang.</p><p>Valentine&#x27;s Day brings &quot;Madame Web,&quot; a unique narrative from the Marvel Universe, starring Dakota Johnson as a clairvoyant heroine in a suspenseful origin story.<br/> <br/>Alexander Payne&#x27;s &quot;The Holdovers&quot; lands on February 21, presenting a touching tale of unlikely friendships formed during the holiday season.<br/> <br/>The same day, &quot;Night Swim&quot; plunges viewers into a chilling story about a family facing an ominous force linked to their new home&#x27;s pool.<br/> <br/>As February draws to a close, &quot;Dune: Part Two&quot; and &quot;The Color Purple&quot; are set to captivate audiences. &quot;Dune: Part Two&quot; continues Paul Atreides&#x27; epic on February 28, while &quot;The Color Purple&quot; offers a fresh adaptation of the classic tale of sisterhood.<br/> <br/>Philippine cinema patrons and international audiences alike have a wealth of storytelling to look forward to, showcasing the diverse and dynamic nature of the film industry as we enter 2024. <br/> </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/15/23/liza-soberanos-hollywood-debut-film-gets-release-date">Liza Soberano&#x27;s Hollywood debut film &#x27;Lisa Frankenstein&#x27; to be released on Feb. 9, 2024</a></li></ul><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qQda7q1szTg?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e6cYC-2edl0?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

This resurgence in cinema-going signals a vibrant era for Philippine film, ushering in a slate of eagerly anticipated Hollywood movies this January and February 2024.

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Must-watch movies for January and February 2024

Gretchen Fullido,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 11, 2024 05:44 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 12, 2024 03:30 PM PHT

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Migration

Lisa Frankenstein

The Holdovers

Argylle

Tokyo Revengers

Dune 2

The Color Purple

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