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'Un/Happy For You’ breaks records with P20.5 million on opening day

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By Humility Javier

<p>Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia are <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/fans-cheer-for-joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-on-unhappy-for-you-premiere-night-23045">feeling the love and support</a> on opening day!</p><p>Their much-anticipated reunion project, “Un/Happy For You”, not only delighted fans but also made history, earning an impressive P20.5 million on its first screening day, August 14. This marks the highest first-day gross for a local film in 2024, which just solidified its status as a must-watch cinematic event.</p><p>Excitement surged as audiences flocked to cinemas across the country. Social media lit up with rave reviews, with viewers eagerly sharing their thoughts on the film’s engaging storyline and the potent lessons they drew from it.</p><p>The demand for the film soared so high that some eager fans missed out on the premiere day experience due to sold-out screenings.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-pO1q_zg9e/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-pO1q_zg9e/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"></a></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-pO1q_zg9e/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-pO1q_zg9e/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by ABS-CBN Films, Star Cinema (@starcinema)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><div><br/></div><p>The return of the beloved on-screen duo, affectionately referred to as JoshLia by their fans, had been eagerly awaited, and the film’s trailer, featuring a <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-reunite-with-a-spicy-twist-as-exes-in-unhappy-for-you-trailer-22783">“spicy” twist</a> in the story of Juancho (Joshua) and Zy (Julia), only intensified the anticipation. Plus, Julia and Joshua’s chemistry was off the charts. Even during their <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-laugh-their-hearts-out-in-unhappy-for-you-first-script-reading-22555">first script reading</a>, they were already laughing and having a blast, and they took that energy throughout filming the movie.</p><p>Julia immediately expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the fans who turned out in droves to support the film.</p><p>“Kayo to!!! Thank you so much,” she stated today, August 15, on her Instagram page, as she reposted Star Cinema’s announcement of the good news.</p><div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="690" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstarcinemaofficial%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02FaNCoobQc1DGpPB9bGYoQeX5Kfq7oiB9eYUmsRF6vStGyGwN8fe95Sq96ovQx8y8l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500"></iframe></div><p>Meanwhile, also in support of the film, Julia’s mother, actress Marjorie Barretto, hosted a special block screening for family and friends at Power Plant Mall on opening day. The event was packed with celebrities such as Chie Filomeno, Andrea Brillantes, Bela Padilla, Iza Calzado, and Bianca Gonzalez.</p><p>Film director and actress Bela Padilla shared her admiration for the lead duo on her X (formerly Twitter) page, saying, “Both shined because both gave each other space to shine.”</p><div><img alt="" src="https://asset-ent.abs-cbn.com/ent/entertainment/media/star-cinema/film news/2024/08 august/15/joshlia-ufy-1.png?ext=.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><p>Directed by Petersen Vargas and written by Kookai Labayen, Crystal San Miguel, and Jen Chuaunsu, “Un/Happy For You” resonated deeply with fans and sparked discussions about its unexpected twists and emotional depth.</p><p>Curious about what everyone else is saying? Check out more reactions below and join the conversation!</p><div><img alt="" src="https://asset-ent.abs-cbn.com/ent/entertainment/media/star-cinema/film news/2024/08 august/15/joshlia-ufy-2.png?ext=.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img alt="" src="https://asset-ent.abs-cbn.com/ent/entertainment/media/star-cinema/film news/2024/08 august/15/joshlia-ufy-3.png?ext=.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img alt="" src="https://asset-ent.abs-cbn.com/ent/entertainment/media/star-cinema/film news/2024/08 august/15/joshlia-ufy-4.png?ext=.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img alt="" src="https://asset-ent.abs-cbn.com/ent/entertainment/media/star-cinema/film news/2024/08 august/15/joshlia-ufy-5.png?ext=.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img alt="" src="https://asset-ent.abs-cbn.com/ent/entertainment/media/star-cinema/film news/2024/08 august/15/joshlia-ufy-6.png?ext=.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><p>Looks like “Un/Happy For You” is making audiences happy — and it’s only going to get happier from here!</p><p>“Un/Happy For You” is now showing in over 230 cinemas nationwide!</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong><br/><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bFC9sSIk_cc?si=ecHD5fs4ueQcRXoH" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br/><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jJiBYuHjd3o?si=eY67QARfBroT_dnM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES:</strong></div><div><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/fans-cheer-for-joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-on-unhappy-for-you-premiere-night-23045">Fans cheer for Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto on &#x27;Un/Happy For You’ premiere night</a></div><div><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-reunite-with-a-spicy-twist-as-exes-in-unhappy-for-you-trailer-22783">Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto reunite with a ‘spicy’ twist as exes in ‘Un/Happy For You’ trailer</a></div>