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Movie barkadas that will make you and your friends say, ‘Hey, that's us!’

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Hans Christian Arguil

<p>Our barkada or squad is our <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">family</a> outside our <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/8/18/sibling-love-triangles-3-hit-movies-that-follow-this-intense-rivalry-in-families-1738" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">families</a>. They know our darkest secrets, our ups and downs, become the shoulder we cry on, and our accomplices when creating chaos wherever we go!</p><p>Each barkada also has their archetypes: from the jokester, the high maintenance, to the parent of the group. This is also shown in movies, and these five Star Cinema squads perfectly mirror the real-life dynamics of different kinds of friendships.  </p><div>  </div><div><strong>‘</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTa7032NnL0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Reunion</strong></a><strong>’ boys </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756721790374The Reunion Star Cinema.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>There&#x27;s nothing like a friendship formed from boyhood that carries its way to manhood. The dynamics of the barkada in &quot;The Reunion&quot; encapsulates the bond that &quot;the bros&quot; have.  </p><div>  </div><div><strong>The ‘</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAG4cUgb_GQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bloody Crayons</strong></a><strong>’ squad</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756719813481Bloody Crayons Star Cinema.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Then there&#x27;s the messy friendships like the one in &quot;Bloody Crayons&quot;! Friendships formed in our youth can be rife with chaos, and yes, it can be fun — just don&#x27;t kill each other over boy drama!  </p><div>  </div><div><strong>The ‘</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcExjh6orUI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Block Z</strong></a><strong>’ barkada</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756719847284Block Z Star Cinema.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Friendships formed over shared experiences — in this case, a zombie apocalypse — are strong! You and your friends will literally give your life for each other!  </p><div>  </div><div><strong>The ‘</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvE9I3cbtTA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Trip</strong></a><strong>’ barkada </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756721823155Trip Star Cinema.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>As the saying goes, traveling together can make or break relationships. This is exactly what happens to the squad in &quot;Trip&quot;! Clashing personalities and personal issues eventually seep into the fun. But in the end, their friendship still rises stronger!  </p><div>  </div><div><strong>The Thursday Barkada from ‘</strong><a href="https://youtu.be/l4M8mD8m4RI?si=ugbxRsfcuVIXJT_S" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>One More Chance</strong></a><strong>’ and ‘</strong><a href="https://youtu.be/Cb3CIVkSX8U?si=JuebrJs_rWDzz5fo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>A Second Chance</strong></a><strong>’ </strong></div><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756719956143A Second Chance Star Cinema.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Probably one of the most iconic is the Thursday Barkada from &quot;One More Chance&quot; and &quot;A Second Chance&quot;. They represent us adults who are too busy to hang out often, so they have a special scheduled hangout once a week. They also have that one couple in the group who always fights, Popoy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Basha (Bea Alonzo).</p><p>Which movie barkada does your circle resemble the most? You can watch these iconic barkadas on Star Cinema&#x27;s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">official YouTube channel</a> for FREE! 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<p>Movie barkadas that will make you and your friends say, ‘Hey, that's us!’</p>