18th Rose

Philippine coming-of-age film February 2026 18th Rose 18th Rose poster.jpg Official release poster Dolly Dulu Dolly Dulu John Carlo Pacala Omar Sortijas Xyriel Manabat Kyle Echarri Clever Minds Inc. Netflix 2026 4 9 Ramachandran Naman February 9, 2026 Kathryn Bernardo, Nadech Kugimiya Star as Netflix Unveils Robust 2026 Southeast Asian Slate https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/kathryn-bernardo-nadech-kugimiya-netflix-southeast-asian-slate-1236656062/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260209102605/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/kathryn-bernardo-nadech-kugimiya-netflix-southeast-asian-slate-1236656062/ February 9, 2026 February 16, 2026 Variety 131 minutes Philippines Filipino English 18th Rose is a 2026 Philippine coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Dolly Dulu from a screenplay he co-wrote with John Carlo Pacala. The film stars Xyriel Manabat in her first leading role in a feature film, and Kyle Echarri.February 17, 2026 '18th Rose' Filipino Romantic Comedy Film Starring Kyle Echarri is Coming to Netflix in April 2026 https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/18th-rose-filipino-romantic-comedy-film-starring-kyle-echarri-is-coming-to-netflix-in-april-2026/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260219035622/https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/18th-rose-filipino-romantic-comedy-film-starring-kyle-echarri-is-coming-to-netflix-in-april-2026/ February 19, 2026 February 22, 2026 What's on Netflix Plot July 2026 A woman who works in a computer suddenly meets a handsome man, they first meeting didn't go well until he finally in loves with her. Cast Xyriel ManabatPurnell Kristofer February 10, 2026 Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid show highlights Netflix PH's 2026 slate https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/02/10/2507086/kathryn-bernardo-james-reid-show-highlights-netflix-phs-2026-slate/amp/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260210105541/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/02/10/2507086/kathryn-bernardo-james-reid-show-highlights-netflix-phs-2026-slate/amp/ February 10, 2026 February 16, 2026 The Philippine Star as Rose Kyle Echarri as Jordan Nikki Valdez as Tess Cris Villanueva as Rene Yayo Aguila as Mercy Cai Cortez as Berta Donna Cariaga as Ms. Melai Kira Balinger as Mara VJ Mendoza as Gibo Timothy Castillo as Samgi Kenken Nuyad as Toni Felicity Kyle Napuli as Gela Steven Cadd as Ewan Chantei Cortez as Rufa Johnrick Noynay as Bitoy Lyle Viray as Dimaguiba Tuesday Vargas as Contest Judge RS Francisco as Contest Judge Benedix Ramos as Star Seekers Host Production Netflix officially disclosed the film as part of its "Next on Netflix Philippines" 2026 slate during a press event on February 9, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Manila.Wang Mel February 9, 2026 This Year's Netflix PH Originals to Star James Reid, Anne Curtis, More https://rollingstonephilippines.com/culture/netflix-philippines-kathryn-bernardo-anne-curtis/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260209111905/https://rollingstonephilippines.com/culture/netflix-philippines-kathryn-bernardo-anne-curtis/ February 9, 2026 February 16, 2026 Rolling Stone PhilippinesRegis Ralph February 10, 2026 Netflix Philippines Unveils 2026 Lineup Of Movies And Series https://billboardphilippines.com/culture/lifestyle/anne-curtis-james-reid-kyle-echarri-lead-netflix-philippines-new-titles/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260216072319/https://billboardphilippines.com/culture/lifestyle/anne-curtis-james-reid-kyle-echarri-lead-netflix-philippines-new-titles/ February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026 Billboard PhilippinesPagulong Charmie Joy February 12, 2026 Netflix Philippines unveils star-studded, ambitious 2026 lineup https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/02/12/2507383/netflix-philippines-unveils-star-studded-ambitious-2026-lineup/amp/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260212134448/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/02/12/2507383/netflix-philippines-unveils-star-studded-ambitious-2026-lineup/amp/ February 12, 2026 February 22, 2026 The Philippine Star Dolly Dulu was announced as the director of the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with John Carlo Pacala, with Xyriel Manabat and Kyle Echarri in the lead. Principal photography took place over the course of one month in Romblon,Torres Justina February 11, 2026 New Rom-Com Alert! Kyle Echarri And Xyriel Manabat's '18th Rose' Is About Dating Before The Apps https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/netflix-18th-rose-rom-com-kyle-xyriel-a8140-20260211-bsc?ref=home_feed_1 live https://web.archive.org/web/20260216110924/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/netflix-18th-rose-rom-com-kyle-xyriel-a8140-20260211-bsc?ref=home_feed_1 February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026 CosmopolitanPolicarpio Allan February 14, 2026 A sapphic horror, a '90s reunion, and Anne Curtis' 'female rage' https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/564003/netflix-sapphic-horror-90s-reunion-and-anne-curtis-female-rage/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260216120741/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/564003/netflix-sapphic-horror-90s-reunion-and-anne-curtis-female-rage/ February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026 Lifestyle Inquirer a location chosen to highlight the province's "lesser-seen parts". According to Dulu, the early 2000s setting was based on his personal experiences growing up in the era, citing the "simpler" nature of life and romance prior to the presence of social media.Fullido Gretchen February 10, 2026 ABS-CBN stars lead Netflix PH's original movies, series for 2026 https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/2/10/abs-cbn-stars-lead-netflix-ph-s-original-movies-series-for-2026-1416 live https://web.archive.org/web/20260216075454/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/2/10/abs-cbn-stars-lead-netflix-ph-s-original-movies-series-for-2026-1416 February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026 ABS-CBN Entertainment Cabral Katrina Maisie February 12, 2026 Inside Netflix Philippines' 2026 Slate, According to Its All-Star Filipino Cast https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/netflix-philippines-2026-slate-a5158-20260212-dyn live https://web.archive.org/web/20260216123335/https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/netflix-philippines-2026-slate-a5158-20260212-dyn February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026 Preview To prepare for their roles, Manabat and Echarri underwent chemistry workshops to develop their romantic rapport and on-screen dynamic.Fernando Jefferson February 11, 2026 Xyriel Manabat's long road to her leading role https://tribune.net.ph/amp/story/2026/02/11/xyriel-manabats-long-road-to-her-leading-role live https://web.archive.org/web/20260216133930/https://tribune.net.ph/amp/story/2026/02/11/xyriel-manabats-long-road-to-her-leading-role 2026-02-16 February 16, 2026 Daily Tribune Manabat described her character in the film as "light" and "free spirited". She noted that she and co-star Echarri began filming with a playful dynamic, before gradually settling into the more serious tone required for their characters.Sabio Nikka February 21, 2026 Exclusive: Xyriel Manabat shares how '18th Rose' helped grow her friendship with Kyle Echarri https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/2/21/exclusive-xyriel-manabat-shares-how-18th-rose-helped-grow-her-friendship-with-kyle-echarri-1203 live https://web.archive.org/web/20260222003943/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/2/21/exclusive-xyriel-manabat-shares-how-18th-rose-helped-grow-her-friendship-with-kyle-echarri-1203 February 22, 2026 February 22, 2026 ABS-CBN Entertainment Echarri was all praise towards co-star Manabat who said in part, "when we go to the set, we don't read the script until we get to the cameras. And when we get to the set, we change all the lines."Escabarte Kent Joahs March 14, 2026 Kyle Echarri talks about friendship with Xyriel Manabat ahead of ‘18th Rose’ premiere https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/3/14/kyle-echarri-talks-about-friendship-with-xyriel-manabat-ahead-of-18th-rose-premiere-1255 live https://web.archive.org/web/20260315082412/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/3/14/kyle-echarri-talks-about-friendship-with-xyriel-manabat-ahead-of-18th-rose-premiere-1255 March 15, 2026 March 15, 2026 ABS-CBN News Release 18th Rose was released on Netflix on April 9, 2026.Moore Kasey February 9, 2026 New Series & Movies from Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines Coming to Netflix in 2026 https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/netflix-south-east-asian-slate-for-2026-new-series-movies-from-indonesia-thailand-and-philippines/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260209095037/https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/netflix-south-east-asian-slate-for-2026-new-series-movies-from-indonesia-thailand-and-philippines/ February 9, 2026 February 16, 2026 What's on NetflixPosadas Andrea February 13, 2026 6 Exciting New Filipino Movies That We Can't Wait to Watch This Year https://www.wheninmanila.com/new-filipino-movies-this-year/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260216130657/https://www.wheninmanila.com/new-filipino-movies-this-year/ February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026 When In Manila Reception Viewership 18th Rose was met with praises from viewers and quickly rose to number two on Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines.April 12, 2026 '18th Rose' earns praise as Xyriel Manabat, Kyle Echarri debut film on Netflix https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/04/12/18th-rose-kyle-xyriel-praises/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260416023421/https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/04/12/18th-rose-kyle-xyriel-praises/ April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026 NewsWatch Plus Later that week, the film debuted at number seven on Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English Movies chart with 1.7 million viewership during the week of 6–12 April 2026.Top 10 Non-English Movies on Netflix Right Now (6–12 April 2026) https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/films-non-english dead https://web.archive.org/web/20260415024613/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/films-non-english April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026 Netflix Tudum The film slipped to number nine the following week, 13–19 April 2026, gaining a further 1.4 million viewership worldwide on its second week on the chart.Top 10 Non-English Movies on Netflix Right Now (13–19 April 2026) https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/films-non-english dead https://web.archive.org/web/20260422104921/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/films-non-english April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026 Netflix Tudum Critical response Decider contributor Radhika Menon positively reviewed the film, highlighting the convincing chemistry between leads Echarri and Manabat despite a slow narrative start. Menon also described Manabat as a "scene stealer", praising her ability to use subtle facial expressions to portray her character's growth from a carefree youth to an adult facing mature challenges.Menon Radhika April 21, 2026 Stream It or Skip It: '18th Rose' on Netflix, a nostalgic Filipino coming-of-age tale set in the 2000s https://decider.com/2026/04/21/18th-rose-netflix-review/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260422121847/https://decider.com/2026/04/21/18th-rose-netflix-review/ April 22, 2026 June 30, 2026 Decider Midgard Times writer Anjali Sharma rated the film 5.5 out of 10 stars, criticizing the repetitive portions and inconsistent dialogue, but commended the cinematography, setting, and the engaging portrayals of Echarri and Manabat.Sharma Anjali April 9, 2026 '18th Rose' (2026) Netflix Movie Review - Made Me Root for Better Decisions More than the Actual Couple https://moviesr.net/amp-p-18th-rose-2026-netflix-movie-review-made-me-root-for-better-decisions-more-than-the-actual-couple live https://web.archive.org/web/20260630105911/https://moviesr.net/amp-p-18th-rose-2026-netflix-movie-review-made-me-root-for-better-decisions-more-than-the-actual-couple June 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 Midgard Times Writing for ABS-CBN, Fred Hawson remarked that the film "followed a very familiar rom-com formula" with a "melodramatic subject matter" that he didn't particularly like but was carried by the "unexpected chemistry" of the lead actors.Hawson Fred April 12, 2026 Netflix review: '18th Rose' blooms with young love and small-town dreams https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/4/12/netflix-review-18th-rose-blooms-with-young-love-and-small-town-dreams-0924 live https://web.archive.org/web/20260413000537/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/4/12/netflix-review-18th-rose-blooms-with-young-love-and-small-town-dreams-0924 April 13, 2026 April 13, 2026 ABS-CBN Inquirer Bandera writer Pauline del Rosario stated that the film effectively relied on early 2000s nostalgia and an authentic depiction of provincial life to ground its simple, opposites attract storyline, further commending Echarri and Manabat's natural performances.Del Rosario Pauline April 19, 2026 Review: '18th Rose' simpleng pag-ibig, pero matinding nostalgia ng early 2000s Review: '18th Rose' a simple love story, but with strong early 2000s nostalgia https://bandera.inquirer.net/443965/review-18th-rose-simpleng-pag-ibig-pero-matinding-nostalgia-ng-early-2000s/amp live https://web.archive.org/web/20260420085251/https://bandera.inquirer.net/443965/review-18th-rose-simpleng-pag-ibig-pero-matinding-nostalgia-ng-early-2000s/amp April 20, 2026 June 30, 2026 Inquirer Bandera Filipino References External links tt39751309 81930905 Category:2026 films Category:2026 romantic drama films Category:2026 Philippine films Category:2026 Filipino-language films Category:Filipino-language romantic drama films Category:Netflix original films Category:Philippine coming-of-age films Category:Philippine romantic drama films Category:Films set in 2002