Filipino cinephiles, get ready: the last installment in the acclaimed “Bayaniverse” series is happening. Jericho Rosales stars as President Manuel L. Quezon in the newest historical film titled Quezon, with veteran actor Mon Confiado portraying Emilio Aguinaldo—setting the stage for a riveting political showdown. The first trailer, released by TBA Studios on August 19, 2025, gives us a glimpse into Quezon’s strategic rise to power during the pivotal 1935 Philippine presidential elections.Philstar

Directed by the award-winning Jerrold Tarog—who also helmed Heneral Luna and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral—Quezon reimagines a critical period of Philippine history through cinematic artistry. The trailer opens with the tagline: “The last chapter in our quest to define ‘Bayani’”, underscored by Bullet Dumas’s rendition of the Filipino children’s game song, “Jack En Poy.” It immediately sets a tone of reflection, ambition, and the weight of legacy.Philstar

We see Quezon maneuvering through political pitfalls, challenged by Osmeña and pushed to the edge by colonial powers. His notion that “Perception is everything” is echoed throughout: highlighting how political perception can be wielded as both weapon and shield. From charm to campaign strategies, every move is calculated—a lesson in the politics of power.Philstar

Anticipated to hit theaters on October 15, 2025, Quezon promises to be more than a biopic—it’s a cinematic event. As the final chapter of the “Bayaniverse,” it caps off a trilogy that not only tells our history but challenges us to see our heroes in a new light.

Tsimis Question: Are you excited for the main theatrical release of Quezon on October 15? And how do you think this film will close out the “Bayaniverse” trilogy for us?

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