A family portrayed by some of the country’s most beloved stars – Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Belle Mariano, Juan Karlos, and Philippine cinema’s Diamond Star, Maricel Soriano – is bound to capture hearts in the film “Meet, Greet & Bye”. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, the movie was first made known to fans through the release of its official announcement teaser on June 23.
Here’s a page of essential information, official videos and images, and more specials on “Meet, Greet & Bye”, all of which you can refer to anytime for your further enjoyment of the film!
Synopsis
A mother who loves watching Korean dramas refuses to undergo chemotherapy, after losing hope of getting better. Her only dream before dying is to meet her ultimate Korean idol who is visiting the country for a fan meeting. Her four adult children agree to work together on the condition that once their mother meets her idol, she will get the treatment before her time runs out.
Screenwriters
Jumbo A. Albano, Patrick Valencia, and Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Director
Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Cast
Piolo Pascual
Joshua Garcia
Belle Mariano
Juan Karlos
and Ms. Maricel Soriano
Also starring
Kaila Estrada
Kaori Oinuma
Matet
Jeffrey Tam
Madz Nicolas
Marnie Lapuz
Kit Thompson
Zeke Sarmiento
and KD Estrada
introducing Robbie Jaworski
Release date
Nov. 12, 2025
Film characters
Piolo Pascual as Cristopher “Tupe” Facundo
Tupe is the eldest Facundo brother.
Joshua Garcia as Brad Facundo
Brad is the second son and the responsible one.
Juan Karlos as Leo Facundo
Leo is the third son and Mama Baby’s favorite.
Belle Mariano as Geri Ann Facundo
Geri is the youngest in the family. She’s strong, independent, and hardworking.
Maricel Soriano as Baby Facundo
Mama Baby loves her children deeply. After surviving breast cancer in 2019, it has now returned and spread to her brain and liver.
Movie milestones
June 23, 2025: Star Cinema dropped a New Movie Alert through the release of an official announcement teaser video, heralding its upcoming family movie “Meet, Greet & Bye”.
Sept. 17, 2025: The film unveiled its official teaser via the “TV Patrol” newscast, which also revealed the worldwide Nov. 12, 2025 release date.
Oct. 4, 2025: The official poster was revealed in a special event, marked by a heartwarming lighting celebration at the ABS-CBN compound. The official “Meet, Greet & Bye” website was also announced, which serves as a one-stop hub for ticket reservations and cinema schedules.
Oct. 8, 2025: The official trailer was released, unfolding highly charged emotions from every member of the film’s Facundo family. On the same day, cast and creators celebrated a grand homecoming through the “Meet, Greet & Bye” Grand Family Affair and mediacon, which took place at the Dolphy Theater.
Nov. 5, 2025: During the media day with Joshua Garcia, the second trailer for “Meet, Greet & Bye” was released, this time showcasing the unique traits of the Facundo siblings.
Nov. 11, 2025: “Meet, Greet & Bye” held its red carpet world premiere at SM Megamall, attended by industry icons, showbiz celebrities, and adoring fans.
Nov. 12, 2025: The movie opened in a total of 460 cinemas worldwide.
Nov. 18, 2025: ABS-CBN Films reported P120 million global gross for “Meet, Greet & Bye”, as of Nov. 17, 2025, as the film debuted internationally in Australia, New Zealand, and various countries in the Middle East on November 13; and in the United States, Canada, and Guam on November 14. Over this first weekend, the film also began screenings in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Italy, and France. The film earlier posted P85 million domestic earnings in the box office after its first five-day run in the Philippines.
Nov. 23, 2025: ABS-CBN reported that “Meet, Greet & Bye” has emerged as “the highest-grossing Filipino movie of the year to date, with over P175 million global box office record [gross] as of Friday (November 21).”
Nov. 25, 2025: “Meet, Greet & Bye” surged past P215 million in the global box office, as of November 23, as audiences flocked to cinemas over the weekend to catch the hit family drama movie, ABS-CBN reported. The movie will be showing in Malaysia and Singapore starting November 27, in Hong Kong and Macau on November 30, and in Cambodia on December 12.
Official movie poster
Official movie trailer
Movie stills
The Facundo siblings (L-R: Joshua Garcia, Belle Mariano, Juan Karlos, and Piolo Pascual) confront their Mama Baby (Maricel Soriano) about the need for her to resume chemotherapy.
The Facundo siblings agree for Mama Baby’s sake: “Teamwork makes the dream work!”
At least there’s still one thing that can energize Mama Baby — her oppa! Fighting!
Geri, as tough as the men in the family, will do everything for Mama Baby.
Geri’s motivation: “Kasi ako, ayoko s’yang mawala.”
The Facundos brace themselves for their hardest battle as a family.
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