The First Slam Dunk returns to Philippine cinemas at Japan Film Festival 2024 this February
Great news for those who missed the film's original theatrical run.
Slam Dunk fans are in for a treat as the Japan Film Festival 2024 is bringing back The First Slam Dunk to cinemas in the Philippines this February for free. This is no doubt great news for fans who missed the movie’s theatrical run in January 2023, as well as its limited December return at the SUGOI ANIME FEST.
As an adaptation of the pivotal match between Shohoku and Sannoh, this movie is a must-watch for any and every Slam Dunk fans. Plus, it’s also surprisingly a nice entry point to the series as you can appreciate and enjoy it even without watching the 90s anime or reading the manga.
For those who want to watch (or rewatch) the film on the big screen, Japan Film Festival 2024 will bring the movie to the following theaters:
- Shangri-la Red Carpet Cinema
- SM City Baguio
- SM City Iloilo
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- SM City Davao
- UPFI Film Center
Currently, the film’s Shangri-La Red Carpet Cinema schedule is as follows:
- 1 February – 7:30 PM
- 4 February – 3:00 PM
- 10 February – 5:10 PM
- 11 February – 2:55 PM
Details about the schedule in other cinemas, as well as how to get tickets (given that screenings are free) will be shared at a later date. Expec to see updates on the film’s official page at the Japan Film Festival 2024 website.
While The First Slam Dunk is no doubt the highlight of Japan Film Festival 2024, the event will also feature other notable films that are a must-watch for movie lovers.
The festival’s lineup inlcudes:
- Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom (2023)
- We Made a Beautiful Bouquet (2021)
- Tokyo Story (1953)
- Detective Conan The Movie: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper (1997)
- Detective Conan The Movie: The Private Eyes’ Requiem (2004)
- And Yet, You Are So Sweet (2023)
- Not Quite Dead Yet (2020)
- Angry Son (2022)
- MONDAYS: See You “This” Week! (2022)
- The Father of the Milky Way Railroad (2022)
- A Man (2022)
- Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience (2023)
- Voltes V: The Liberation (1977-1978)
As with Slam Dunk, the movies will be screened in the following cinemas:
- Shangri-la Red Carpet Cinema
- SM City Baguio
- SM City Iloilo
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- SM City Davao
- UPFI Film Center
The Japan Film Festival 2024 is happening from February 1 to March 3, 2024. For more info, including the complete schedule, visit the official event website.