Chiikawa the Movie opens in the Philippines today as SM Cinema exclusive, bringing Japan’s surprise 2026 smash to local screens
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island premieres in Philippine cinemas on September 30, 2026, as an SM Cinema exclusive release. The theatrical arrival extends the franchise’s international rollout after a record-breaking run in Japan and sets the stage for renewed anime box office momentum in the Philippines.