Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards’s film ‘Hello, Love, Again’ is now in over 500 cinemas nationwide.

The lead stars of Hello, Love, Again were visibly overwhelmed by the immense support from fans and stars during the film’s premiere night on November 12, 2024, at SM Megamall.

Kapuso actor Alden Richards shared his excitement over the movie, which continues the story of his character, Ethan, and Kathryn Bernardo’s character, Joy.

“We are excited for you guys to see the film. Ito na po yung pinaghirapan namin ng ilang buwan during the filming of 2024. Right now makikita niyo na po ulit ang kuwento ni Joy and Ethan,” he said.

Alden then expressed how the film wanted to relay the message of hope and inspiration to its viewers, saying: “I hope you guys will enjoy the film as much as you guys are going to be falling in love with the characters. I hope that after the film po ay mainspire po tayo, mabuhay, and do good things to people around us.”

On Kathryn’s end, the Kapamilya actress expressed how they wanted the viewers to feel the love that they put into making the film for the past months.

“Ang pangako lang namin sa inyo sa pelikula na ito, puso ang ibibigay namin. I hope after watching these film ayon yung maraamdaman niyo. Hindi lang kay Joy and Ethan but sa buong pelikula,” she said.

She also added, “Lahat ng nangyayari ngayon sobra po kaming overwhelmed sa support na binibigay niyo. We all did our part so ngayon we all lift everything to Him. Let’s all pray for the movies. We need all the prayers. We need all the support. Thank you for being here.”

The premiere night was attended by numerous fans and celebrities, including the film’s star-studded cast: Alden, Kathryn, Joross Gamboa, Valerie Concepcion, Jameson Blake, Wilbert Ross, Maymay Entrata, Kakai Bautista, Lovely Abella-Manalo, and box-office director Cathy Garcia-Sampana.

They were joined on the red carpet by Kapamilya stars Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Robi Domingo and wife Maiqui, Loisa Andalio, Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 housemates Kolette, Rain, Kai, Dylan, DongPat (Dingdong and Patrick), as well as Kapamilya bosses Carlo Katigbak, Cory Vidanes, Jaimie Lopez were also present at the premiere night.

The premiere was also graced by Kapuso executive Annette Gozon-Valdes and celebrities such as Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto, Kyline Alcantara with Kobe Paras, siblings Mavy and Cassy Legazpi, Ashley Ortega, Derrick Monasterio and girlfriend Elle Villanueva, Althea Ablan, and Betong Sumaya, among others.

Social media influencers like Mimiyuuuh, Benedict Cua, Baninay Bautista and Bont Bryan, as well as Kathryn’s parents Min Bernardo, Ted Manuel, niece Lhexine and best friends Trina Guytingco, Arisse De Santos and partner Daniel Velasco.

During the red carpet interview with TV Patrol, director Cathy Garcia-Sampana expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support, saying “Walang laman ang puso ko kung hindi gratitude. Maraming maraming salamat para sa lahat ng nagaabang sa Hello, Love, Again. Nothing but tears, tears of joy.”

Reflecting on the first film, Hello, Love, Goodbye, Alden shared his thoughts.

“It’s very nostalgic. Parang ang bilis ng panahon,” Alden said. “But now I think bolder, prouder and more excited to showcase this very beautiful we were able to make.”

He went on: “As compared to before yung nararamdaman ko mas more uncertainty, fear, may kaunting takot sa mga pwedeng mangyari but now I’m more relaxed with these people. We did the first film all together, pare-pareho kami magkakasama and right now we are just very excited.”

Kathryn, on the other hand, also expressed the joy they felt in making the film.

“Di nawala yung saya noon. Siguro ibang kind of joy lang iyong mayroon ngayon because I know we all worked hard for this film. This is a different kind of joy but the happiness is always been there. The happiness is always been there. But ngayon iba lang siguro kasi may fulfillment, mayroong fear at the same time but  more of excitement yung nafefeel ko tonight,” she remarked.

Hello, Love, Again is now showing in 500 cinemas nationwide and will be released in 400 cinemas worldwide. The film had its midnight screening on November 13 at 12:00 a.m.