Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto explore a love that changes with the seasons in "Always Yours, Never Mine", directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana and written by Vanessa R. Valdez. Star Cinema's next romance film sees Joshua and Julia in a decades-spanning romance, one that tests the power of choices, circumstance, and destiny.
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Synopsis
Across thirty years and different versions of themselves, two people keep finding each other at the edges of their lives. Yet every reunion arrives with a choice, and every choice leads them toward one life while taking them farther from another.
What begins as a story about fate gradually becomes a story about agency: the lives we choose, the loves we actually live, and the courage it takes to release the future we once imagined. In the end, love is not merely the magic of perfect timing. It is the brave and deliberate act of choosing what to do with the time we are given.
Director
Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Story
Olivia M. Lamasan
Trishtan Perez
Vanessa R. Valdez
Screenplay
Vanessa R. Valdez
Cast
Joshua Garcia
Julia Barretto
Chanda Romero
Bianca Umali
Joy Barcoma
Karen Reyes
Bob Jbeili
Migs Almendras
Ina Raymundo
Franco Laurel
Reign Parani
Paulo Angeles
Jan Silverio
Release Date
September 30, 2026
Movie Milestones
Aug. 12, 2026: Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto gave an early taste of the longing and heartache "Always Yours, Never Mine" has to offer through a screen test under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Sampana.
Sep. 2, 2026: Along with fellow cast members Karen Reyes, Bob Jbeili, Migs Almendras, Paulo Angeles, and Joy Barcoma, the tandem travelled to Calle Crisologo in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur to unveil their official poster.
Sep. 6, 2026: Joshua, Julia, and their co-star Bianca Umali made for a glamorous trio in a photo shoot that highlighted their chemistry and charm.
Sep. 11, 2026: Meet Apollo and Luna! Star Cinema revealed Joshua and Julia's character names and hinted at their journey in the film via official character posters.
Sep. 13, 2026: A glimpse at Bianca Umali's role of Gaea, as well as Joy Barcoma's Daisy, Bob Jbeili's Emman, and Migs Almendras' Christian, were shown through their official character posters.
Sep. 18, 2026: Joshua and Julia, joined by writer Vanessa R. Valdez, led the grand media day and trailer launch of "Always Yours, Never Mine", held at Uptown Mall Cinema, Taguig City. International screenings slated for Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain), the U.S., Canada, Guam, United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, France, and Italy were also announced.
Official poster
Character Posters
Screen Test
Official Trailer
Movie Stills
Apollo (Joshua Garcia) becomes entranced by Luna (Julia Barretto) at a party.
A shocked Apollo, Christian (Migs Almendras), Emman (Bob Jbeili), and Daisy (Joy Barcoma) turn to face Luna. 
Luna introduces her new boyfriend.
Apollo and Luna walk through the pouring rain.
Apollo and Luna cross paths at a church.
Exclusive Videos
Find all the “Always Yours, Never Mine” behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive interviews, and more in one place: the film's official YouTube playlist!