Eraserheads: Combo On The Run is making waves as the first Philippine-produced film and music documentary to be screened at the comic book and multi-entertainment convention, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in 2025.
This documentary chronicles the enduring legacy of the iconic rock band Eraserheads, from their formation to their reunion concert in 2022, unpacking their lasting impact as the most successful rock band in the Philippines.
This marks a milestone for Filipino cinema. After being released in the Philippines this summer under Warner Bros, it reached critical acclaim, with GMA News calling it a “history lesson on an important chapter of Pinoy pop culture."
“I’m incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to represent our people and country on a more global platform,” Director and Producer Diane Ventura said. “It’s long been my dream to spotlight the ingenuity of Filipino art, talent, and creativity and to be part of a movement that reframes the Filipino narrative. This is also my way of putting out a more nuanced and extensive depiction of our people while bringing to light the richness, humor, and depth of our stories.”
To ramp up the excitement further, there will be a panel discussion at Exhibit Hall 6BCF, led by director and producer Diane Ventura, and featuring Ely Buendia, the legendary frontman of Filipino rock band Eraserheads and a central figure in the documentary. Meanwhile, a limited-edition one-shot comic book named after the film — Combo on the Run — is set to crash-land at SDCC.
Created through a powerhouse team-up between Kid Heroes Publications, Eraserheads, and DVent Pictures, this comic is penned by the dynamic duo Patricio Ginelsa and Justin Quizon, and tells the story of musicians turned superheroes in an anthology format.
The cover art is designed by notable local artists such as Whilce Portacio and Stephen Segovia, and award-winning artists Raymund Lee, Felix Morales, and Ardie Aquino also contributed to the illustrations in the comic.
Fans can pre-order the comic book now via the official Kid Heroes website. Tickets for Comic Con San Diego have already sold out, but Eraserheads: Combo On the Run will be screened in theaters worldwide in 2025.
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Location: 111 W Harbor Dr., San Diego Convention Ctr, San Diego, CA 92101
Date: July 24 to July 27, 2025
