February 9, 2026

Netflix’s 2026 Southeast Asian content lineup puts the spotlight on regional storytelling with Filipino, Thai, and Indonesian stars leading original films and series. From BuyBust: The Undesirables and 18th Rose to The Debt Collector, this year’s slate celebrates Southeast Asia’s creativity and cinematic diversity.
Film & TV
Vietnam’s top-grossing horror thriller Detective Kien hits U.S. cinemas, directed by Victor Vu, blending horror with Vietnam’s rich past
The renowned Japanese director's latest film, set in the near future, follows a couple who choose to raise a state-of-the-art
February 9, 2026
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