# Vietnamese cinema film release trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-cinema-film-release-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-19T00:29:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Vietnamese film market entered a period of diverse releases surrounding the National Day holiday and the autumn season. Initial preparations included a lineup of survival thrillers, romantic dramas, and supernatural horror films, alongside scheduled autumn releases from Studio Ghibli.

By mid-September, several films were released, including ‘Lên hương’, ‘Vùng đất quỷ dữ’, and ‘Marnie yêu dấu’. The film ‘Lên hương’ gained notable attention, earning 30 billion VND during early screenings held between September 11 and 13. The production also drew praise for actress Lê Hạ Anh’s performance in the role of Kim Ánh. Other scheduled titles included ‘Út Lan 2’, which employed an early screening strategy, and ‘Bóng ma nhà hát’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Vietnamese cinema sees multiple film releases on September 18

Multiple Vietnamese films, including ‘Lên hương’ and ‘Út Lan 2’, are set for release on September 18, with ‘Lên hương’ already seeing significant box office success.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-cinema-sees-multiple-film-releases-on-september-18

### 2026-09-03: Vietnam cinema prepares for National Day and autumn film releases

Vietnamese cinemas are set to feature diverse releases for the National Day holiday and autumn, including survival thrillers and a collection of Studio Ghibli animated classics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-cinema-prepares-for-national-day-and-autumn-film-releases

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