By GMA News Published May 20, 2026 9:04am + Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. “Muro-ami” is hitting Philippine cinemas this June!The award-winning film starring Cesar Montano and directed by the late National Artist for Film and Broadcast Marilou Diaz-Abaya, will return to the big screen in a digitally remastered form.An initial list of 35 movie theaters across the country will screen "Muro-Ami" beginning June 3. Movie tickets are priced at P250.Here is the list of cinemas nationwide where you can catch the film:Metro ManilaSM Aura SM BF Paranaque SM Bicutan SM East Ortigas SM Fairview SM Grand Central SM Mall of Asia SM Manila SM Marikina SM Megamall SM North EDSA SM San Lazaro SM Southmall SM Sta. MesaNorth LuzonSM Baguio SM Clark SM Olongapo Central SM Pampanga SM Tarlac SM TelebastaganSouth Luzon:SM Bacoor SM Batangas SM Calamba SM Dasmariñas SM Legazpi SM Lipa SM Lucena SM Naga SM Puerto Princesa SM Sta. RosaVisayasSM Cebu SM Iloilo SM SeasideMindanaoSM CDO Downtown SM LanangIn an interview with GMA News Online, lead star Cesar Montano expressed his excitement about the re-release of “Muro-ami.”“I’m very excited. Nung marinig ko na magkakaroon — nakita ko pa lang 'yung trailer, tuwang-tuwa na ako. So ngayon, I was jumping up and down,” he said.The veteran actor also emphasized that the restoration stayed faithful to the film’s original version and did not use artificial intelligence in the process.“Nakakatuwa, walang AI ito. Ladies and gentlemen, digitally remastered only,” Cesar said.“Muro-ami” was the entry of GMA Pictures to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won 13 awards, including Best Picture. With screenplay by Jun Robles Lana, the movie tackled the controversial and dangerous practice of child divers being used in destructive fishing methods.— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA News