Ysabel Mariz Austria

‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ touches hearts nationwide with P12 million first-day box office

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Xian Oquendo

<p>Cisco and Cheska’s journey has officially found its way into the hearts of moviegoers — and we could not be more grateful! </p><p>“<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/4/30/all-about-tayo-sa-wakas-2029" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tayo Sa Wakas</a>”, starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, earned P12 million at the box office on its opening day last Wednesday, May 27, marking the highest opening gross for a local film in 2026 so far — a heartfelt milestone for Star Cinema’s first movie of the year.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951496089Tayo Sa Wakas Opening Gross.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>The film also serves as a 33rd anniversary offering from Star Cinema, helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Cathy Garcia-Sampana.</p><p>At the center of the film is a deeply emotional story about a long-time couple. Cisco (Donny) and Cheska (Belle), once partners in both life and career, find themselves slowly drifting in different directions as ambition, change, and personal struggles begin testing the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/5/26/get-to-know-cisco-and-cheska-of-tayo-sa-wakas-2135" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">relationship</a> they built together. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V8B_Aopk78g?si=nCAbMZoLAazFK1kw" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>And as more audiences continue to connect with the journey of Cisco and Cheska, “Tayo Sa Wakas” is now expanding to more than 250 cinemas nationwide as of writing, giving even more viewers the chance to experience the emotional story on the big screen.</p><p>“Tayo Sa Wakas” is also set to reach more audiences across the globe as it gears up for its international release. The film begins screenings in Australia and New Zealand on June 11, followed by the United States, Canada, and Guam on June 12. </p><p>The Donny and Belle-starrer will likewise arrive in the Middle East on June 11, Hong Kong and Macau on June 21, Malaysia within June, Taiwan in August, and Singapore soon. </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951558969Tayo Sa Wakas Poster Australia New Zealand.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951576589Tayo Sa Wakas Poster United States Canada Guam.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951589689Tayo Sa Wakas Poster Middle East.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951620390Tayo Sa Wakas Poster Hong Kong Macau.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951627588Tayo Sa Wakas Poster Malaysia.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951641888Tayo Sa Wakas Poster Taiwan.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779951654291Tayo Sa Wakas Poster Singapore.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>To everyone who already laughed, cried, and felt every emotion alongside Cisco and Cheska — thank you for making this journey so special. Your overwhelming love and support mean the world to everyone who brought this story to life. </p><p>If you haven’t joined the ride yet, now might be the perfect time to do so! Catch “Tayo Sa Wakas” in cinemas nationwide and discover why Cisco and Cheska’s story is resonating with so many hearts. </p><p>Get your tickets now at <a href="http://tayosawakas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tayosawakas.com</a>!🎟️ </p><p>Follow Star Cinema on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/starcinemaofficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/starcinema/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/StarCinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> for more updates and exclusive content! </p><div><br/></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V1XCdkAiI48?si=qaySRlo_DXm6Dr_-" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWkTMzLq9ro?si=5mYcUh1Xyx2m-jZi" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED ARTICLES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/5/21/-tayo-sa-wakas-second-trailer-breaks-us-even-more-with-these-new-details-1928" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ second trailer breaks us even more with these new details</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/5/26/get-to-know-cisco-and-cheska-of-tayo-sa-wakas-2135" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get to know Cisco and Cheska of ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’</a></div><div> </div>

<p><b>‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ touches hearts nationwide with P12 million first-day box office</b></p>