Almost Us

Almost Us (2026)



10.0 2026 102 min Philippines

Director: Dan Villegas

Cast: JM Ibarra, Fyang Smith, Yukii Takahashi, Sam Samarita, JM Salvado

Drama Romance
RR has secretly carried a torch for his best friend, Janine, for as long as he can remember. But Janine is head-over-heels for Kenzo—the fictional hero she created and obsesses over in her own fan fiction. When RR discovers a way to bring Kenzo to life and into Janine’s world, he faces a heart-wrenching choice: sacrifice his own chance at love to give her the happiness she’s always dreamed of?

More About This Film

Almost Us is a 2026 comedy-drama romance from filmmaker Anthony Bawn. The story centers on a passionate one-night encounter between a carefree community organizer and a closeted real-estate developer, whose connection becomes entangled with a struggle involving a Phoenix cultural center.

Set against themes of love, identity, community, and legacy, the film uses a contemporary relationship story to explore how personal choices can collide with public responsibilities. Anthony Bawn directed the film and co-wrote it with Ben-Ra Wright, while the ensemble includes Adri Kennedy, Anthony Bawn, Devere Rogers, Jia Gay, and Seven James.

  • Anthony Bawn directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Ben-Ra Wright.
  • The production companies are APB Production and 643 Productions.
  • The film was shot on location in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • It has a reported runtime of approximately 80 minutes.
  • Almost Us was released in the United States on April 17, 2026 and is available through digital platforms including Prime Video and WatchVIM.

Where to Watch

Almost Us is available digitally, with current listings including subscription and rental options on WatchVIM and rental or purchase through Prime Video.