Movie Date With Your Dog | SM Cinema Hosts Barkbuster Movies Screening of Disney Pixar’s Hoppers

For many Filipinos, pets are more than companions, they are family.

Recognizing this special bond, SM Cinema recently welcomed furparents and their beloved dogs to a unique movie date through Barkbuster Movies, a pet-friendly screening of Hoppers held at the Event Screen of SM Aura Premier.

The special screening transformed a typical cinema visit into a heartwarming bonding experience. Inside the theater, dogs relaxed comfortably beside their owners while families enjoyed the animated adventure. The atmosphere was lively yet cozy, proving that a movie night can truly include every member of the family, even the four-legged ones.

A Movie Event Made for Furparents and Furbabies

The event drew enthusiastic participation from the pet-loving community, including many members of the SM Super Pets Club. For furparents, opportunities to enjoy entertainment alongside their pets are rare, making the Barkbuster Movies screening a memorable experience.

The story of Hoppers, centered on animals navigating friendship, courage, and belonging, resonated strongly with the audience. Many pet owners couldn’t help but see glimpses of their own pets’ personalities in the playful characters on screen, adding a personal touch to the movie-watching experience.

Fun Pet Friendly Activities Beyond the Big Screen

The celebration went beyond the cinema with several interactive activities designed for both pets and their owners. Guests and their furry companions enjoyed:

• Paw Paint where pets created colorful paw-print artwork
• Chew Toy Pit for playful bonding moments
• Pop A Message for Your Pet where owners shared sweet notes for their furry friends
• A themed Photo Wall perfect for capturing memorable snapshots together

These activities turned the event into a full pet-friendly gathering, allowing furparents to connect, share stories, and celebrate their love for animals.

A Growing Community of Pet Lovers at SM

Barkbuster Movies was made possible through a partnership between SM Cinema, SM Super Pets Club, and Pet Express. The collaboration highlights the growing community of pet lovers who view malls not only as shopping destinations but also as welcoming spaces where pets and their owners can spend meaningful time together.

By hosting initiatives like Barkbuster Movies, SM Cinema continues to reinvent the moviegoing experience with moments that go far beyond what streaming can offer. As the place where big moments come to life, SM Cinema creates lifestyle experiences designed to be shared with loved ones, furry companions included.

Catch Disney Pixar’s Hoppers now showing at SM Cinema, and stay tuned for more Barkbuster Movies events at SM Supermalls, where every member of the family is always welcome.