A Werewolf Boy

A Werewolf Boy (2026)

A love that is extraordinary can stay forever.

A teenage girl moves to the countryside with her family. She meets a mysterious feral boy who lives on their property. The girl attempts to teach the boy how to behave like a human, but his wild instincts create challenges as their bond grows.

Date of release
2026-01-14
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (2)
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Drama
Director
Crisanto B. Aquino

Casting

Interesting facts

A Werewolf Boy is a 2026 Philippine fantasy romance film directed by Crisanto B. Aquino. It is a remake of the 2012 South Korean film A Werewolf Boy. The film stars Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji in the lead roles, alongside veteran actress Lorna Tolentino. The film is produced by Viva Films and Studio Viva in partnership with CJ ENM. It was released in the Philippines on January 14, 2026.

Production

The project is a co-production between Philippine studios Viva Films and Studio Viva, and the South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM. The partnership followed a strategic Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the involved parties. The adaptation was officially announced on 29 September 2025, during a media conference for the finale of the series Seducing Drake Palma. Crisanto B.

Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji were cast in the lead roles, marking their first lead performances in a feature film. The pair previously starred together in the Viva One series Seducing Drake Palma. Angeles stated that he felt pressure regarding the role, which was originally played by Song Joong-ki. He noted that he did not watch the entire original film to ensure his performance remained distinct.

Principal photography began on 1 October 2025. Filming took place on location in Taal, Batangas. Angela Muji described the acting style for the film as "subtle" and different from her work in television series. Angeles was required to wear prosthetics for the character, a process that took four hours to apply. He stated that he remained in character during the prosthetic application.

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