Eraserheads: Combo on the Run(2026)

1h 45m
- Documentary

Release Date: Apr 24, 2026 | Limited

The Eraserheads formed in 1989 at UP Diliman and went on to become the most important Filipino band of their generation. They broke up in 2001, leaving behind an unfinished story. When they returned for a landmark reunion concert in 2022, a polarized nation came together. This documentary traces the full arc, from formation to fracture to return. It shows the story of what it means for a band to carry a country's cultural memory.

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Original Release | Apr 24, 2026 | Opens in 07days

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Director & Top Cast

Maria Diane Ventura
Director

Ely Buendia
Self

Raimund Marasigan
Self

Marcus Adoro
Self

Buddy Zabala
Self

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Country of Origin: Philippines,United States

Language: Filipino,Tagalog

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Eraserheads: Combo on the Run is a 2025 Philippine documentary film directed and written by Maria Diane Ventura. The film traces the band's entire journey, from their origins as university students in the Philippines in 1989, emerging in the aftermath of the EDSA People Power Revolution, to their rise as a generation-defining act and a reunion tour that packed in close to 250,000 fans. The film features Eraserheads members Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro, alongside interviews with family, crew, critics, and fans. Blending intimate interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes access, the film explores fame, fracture, legacy, and the enduring bond between the band and the generations shaped by their music. The documentary was released in Philippine cinemas in March 2025, with its theatrical run extended due to popular demand. It won Best International Documentary at the Ierapetra International Feature Documentary Festival in Greece, and screened at the Hawaii International Film Festival, Doc Berlin, and the Liverpool Film Festival. Abramorama acquired North American theatrical rights, with a US and Canada release on April 24, 2026. The film is for fans of the Eraserheads and for audiences interested in Philippine music history and cultural identity.

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Eraserheads: Combo on the Run (2025) chronicles the Filipino rock band's journey from their 1989 formation to their emotional 2022 reunion concert amid national turmoil, revealing the untold pain of their breakup and the challenges of reuniting.