Sun Chaser is an upcoming Philippine animated web series created by Bernard Badion and Bobby Pontillas.[1]
Premise
Inspired by Philippine mythology, the series revolves a teenager Jordan Santos, whose summer break takes a wild turn when a supernatural curse strikes his family and transforms his island home into a battleground of mythical creatures. With the help of quirky beings like a dwende and a manananggal, Jordan embarks on an epic quest rooted in vibrant Filipino mythology as he discovers his role as the “Spirit Guardian.”[2]
Development
The series was created by Pontillas with Bernard Badion, together with Toon City and Playlab animation studios. Pontillas revealed his inspiration for a passion project, stating “came from a personal place of wanting to tell a story rooted in Filipino mythology and identity, through the eyes of a young Filipino American trying to reconnect with his roots.”[3]
The series expected to release in late 2026, according to series creator Bobby Pontillas.
References
- ^ Zahed, Ramin (2025-06-23). “Exclusive: Disney Veteran Bobby Pontillas Details His Fun New Filipino Series, ‘Sun Chaser’“. Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ “A new Filipino animated series is taking Philippine folklore to global heights even before its official release”. www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ NEPALES, JANET SUSAN R. (2025-06-19). “Fil-Am animator Bobby Pontillas talks of his new TV project, ‘Sun Chaser,’ and winning at Annecy Film Festival”. GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-06-21.