Ysabel Mariz Austria

Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto team up for first-ever movie collab in ‘The Greatest Showdown’

Article (news)

Xian Oquendo

<p>The wait is over — two Filipino comedy icons are finally sharing the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">big screen</a>! Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto are officially joining forces for the first time in &quot;The Greatest Showdown&quot;, an upcoming comedy film directed by Jun Robles Lana.  </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319198333New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema Jun Robles Lana.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The film marks an exciting collaboration between Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company, M-Zet Productions, and APT Entertainment, and is slated to arrive in cinemas this year. </p><p>Beyond bringing together two of Philippine entertainment&#x27;s biggest names, the project also reunites Vice with Direk Jun for their third film following the acclaimed Metro Manila Film Festival entries, &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2024/12/6/vice-ganda-convinced-to-fake-death-for-family-s-gain-in-and-the-breadwinner-is-official-trailer-1750" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">And the Breadwinner Is...</a>&quot; (2024) and &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/12/3/vice-ganda-nadine-lustre-exchange-fiery-mom-energy-in-call-me-mother-trailer-1347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Call Me Mother</a>&quot; (2025). </p><p>&quot;The Greatest Showdown” was officially announced during the #NewMovieAlert event at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Quezon City on July 5, Sunday. </p><p>Before the historic reveal, the crowd was treated to energetic performances by the Baby Dolls of “It’s Showtime”, WRIVE, Bryan Chong, and many more artists, setting the stage for the night&#x27;s biggest surprise. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319246131New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema Showtime Baby Dolls.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319263652New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema WRIVE.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319278734New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema Bryan Chong.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The announcement came after days of playful teasing on the lead stars’ respective noontime programs. During the July 3 episode of &quot;It&#x27;s Showtime&quot;, Vice greeted Vic on-air, saying, &quot;Hi, Bossing Vic! I love you!&quot; </p><p>Vic later addressed Vice on &quot;Eat Bulaga&quot;, saying, &quot;Mag-uusap tayo nang masinsinan,&quot; instantly fueling excitement among viewers. </p><p>That &quot;masinsinang usapan&quot; finally happened in Cubao as Vice and Vic entered from opposite sides of the stage, before meeting at the center for a warm embrace. </p><p>&quot;Ano pang hinihintay natin? Halika, magsalubong na tayo,&quot; Vic quipped before they shared a hug that sent the audience into a frenzy. </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319306991New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319331111New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema - 2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The excitement only grew as the pair officially confirmed the project together. </p><p>Vice led the announcement while Vic playfully echoed her words: &quot;Sa ngayon nagtagpo na kami, at hindi lang una at huling beses n’yo kaming makikita ngayon, dahil mapapanood n’yo kaming magkasama sa isang pelikula!&quot; </p><p>Soon after, Direk Jun joined the two onstage and spoke about finally bringing the collaboration to life: &quot;Matutupad na rin ‘yung gusto natin na magsasama silang dalawa sa isang malaki at masayang pelikula!&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319507271New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema Jun Robles Lana - 3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/> </div><div><br/></div><p>Vice and Vic also revealed that &quot;The Greatest Showdown&quot; marks a return to full-blown comedy after both recently explored more dramatic stories in their previous films. </p><p>“’Yung huling pelikula ko rin, seryoso rin,” Vic shared. “Kaya ngayon, magpapasaya tayo, magpapatawa tayo ng mga Dabarkads, Madlang People, ng buong Pilipinas!&quot; </p><p>Vice echoed the excitement, saying, &quot;Kung naranasan n’yo po manood ng pelikula ko ng drama [nang] dalawang magkasunod na taon, ta’s nagseryoso naman si Bossing Vic — this year, hardcore todo comedy ang gagawin naming dalawa!&quot; </p><p>The trio then unveiled the film&#x27;s official title along with its key art. The artwork features Vice and Vic covered in dirt in what appears to be an all-out brawl, hinting at the chaotic comedy that awaits audiences. </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319527773New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema Announcement Poster.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div> </div><p>Vice exclaimed as the grand reveal was made: &quot;Isang malalang puksaan ‘to!&quot;  </p><p>Vice and Vic even gave fans a playful preview of their onscreen banter by recreating the key art live onstage, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783319766950New Movie Alert The Greatest Showdown Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Star Cinema - 3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>With two comedy powerhouses, an acclaimed director, and a collaboration that moviegoers have been manifesting for years, &quot;The Greatest Showdown&quot; is already shaping up to be one of the biggest film events of the year. </p><p>Stay tuned for more updates on &quot;The Greatest Showdown&quot; — coming exclusively to cinemas this 2026 — by following Star Cinema’s official <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>, <a href="https://x.com/StarCinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@absstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> pages!    </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8eAxGwhGnOA?si=IsqoAbowAu3I56pN" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bnDE35HGaN4?si=KIO1xYYiw4TSKatq" 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/2026/6/8/dingdong-dantes-marian-rivera-fly-to-quebec-for-new-film-remember-1806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera fly to Quebec for new film &#x27;Remember&#x27;</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/7/3/watch-vice-ganda-anne-curtis-make-each-other-lol-in-hilarious-blooper-reel-1115" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis make each other LOL in hilarious blooper reel!</a></div><div> </div>

<p><b>Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto team up for first-ever movie collab in ‘The Greatest Showdown’</b></p>