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May 6 – Mortal Kombat II (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada

Directed by: Simon McQuoid

Trailer: https://youtu.be/YMaBDBehpLQ     

From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, “Mortal Kombat II.” This time, the fan favorite champions – now joined by Johnny Cage himself – are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. 

May 6 – The Sheep Detectives (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, with Hong Chau and Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby

Directed by: Kyle Balda

Trailer: https://youtu.be/kUbc_7ue_Ho 

Official Synopsis: 

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers. 

May 8 – Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (Paramount Pictures, SM Cinemas Exclusive)

Cast: Billie Eilish

Directed by: James Cameron and Billie Eilish

Trailer: https://youtu.be/z37mt_tjZqM 

Official synopsis: 

Captured during her sold-out world tour, “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D”) brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation. Presented in immersive 3D, the film is directed by Academy Award® winners James Cameron and Billie Eilish. Experience it exclusively at SM Cinemas starting May 8, Friday. 

May 27 – Passenger (Paramount Pictures)

Cast: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo

Directed by: André Øvredal

Trailer: https://youtu.be/YiX5amTzHkw 

Official synopsis: 

After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won’t stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.

May 27 – Obsession (Universal Pictures, Ayala Malls Cinemas Exclusive)

Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter

Directed by: Curry Barker

Trailer: https://youtu.be/t-5a_Y-lFPU 

Official synopsis: 

After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.