To say that fans have been hotly anticipating "The Hows of Us" is an understatement.

Early Wednesday, photos and videos of the long lines to catch the first screenings in malls flooded social media, helping illustrate the hype for Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's first movie since 2015.

Alone? I don't care. Hahahha #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/jAigUFzj2j

— Frances Grace Dulap (@FDulap) August 29, 2018

📍Robinsons Place Roxas City#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/taZQVljYBz

— MARY KIMBERLY DIANNE BLANCAFLOR (@dayblancs) August 29, 2018

The Hows of us, Ayala. I have not even captured the other half of the line yet. And that girl on black, she is Korean. Ambot unsaon kaha ni niya pag sabot. 😂 #TheHowsOfUs #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing @StarCinema @StarCreativesTV pic.twitter.com/yAHww1t0tQ

— Divine Grace Ortiz (@meiamdivine) August 29, 2018

Standing Room na ang The hows of Us sa cinema 2#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/VO4MMcqAiB

— The Hows Of Us (8.29.18)😍 (@florsky1) August 29, 2018

Second screening 2:30
MOA CENTER STAGE..
ang haba po ng line.. Thank You Lord 👏👏😭😭🙏🙏@bernardokath @imdanielpadilla @cgm1326 @carmiraymundo @micodelrosario @min_bernardo #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/vLBBip7t9l

— Niña 💙 (@KN_ndl) August 29, 2018

Line as of the moment! 😭💘#TheHowsofUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/8Lz632e4KP

— 𝓔𝔂𝓷𝓲𝓮 𝓢𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓱𝓪𝓵𝓭𝓮𝓻 (@keepslayeyn) August 29, 2018

Thank You!!! #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/VWo2VlhLbY

— ROXYLIQUIGAN (@Roxy_Liquigan) August 29, 2018

1430H screening here in MOA Arena#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/ArLQSNtvsx

— Gravity (@KarmeeeeeeeeeeN) August 29, 2018

Happening now At Waltermart Gapan City#TheHowsofUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/WfSi7nsEpY

— DANIEListaz N.Ecija (@DANIEListazNE) August 29, 2018

And this excitement swirling around the film -- which sees the duo play a couple who go through a rough patch in their long-term relationship-- only grew as the initial fan reactions began coming in.

The general consensus appears to be that this is Padilla's and Bernardo's best performance to date, and that it is best to bring rolls of tissue paper inside the cinemas for when one inevitably cries.

THE HOWS OF US STARTER PACK 😭#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/E7nZPPEklG

— 𝚛𝚘𝚍𝚑𝚎𝚕 ✨ (@r_malanaaa) August 29, 2018

The movie for me, is the best KathNiel movie so far! The story, acting (special mention to @bernardokath), lines, and everything. They really have lived up the promise of leveling up the “kilig” factor. Direk Cathy is such a genius. ❤💯 #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— Ethel Paladar (@thellie12) August 29, 2018

Congrats @imdanielpadilla and @bernardokath at sa iba pang cast ng the hows of us. So great, gem and amazing movie that I've ever seen for kathniel. You guys doing surprising for everyone who hadnt watch it. #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— Mary Therese (@MaryThe79690092) August 29, 2018

Fact: @bernardokath really outdid herself this time!! Napakahusay!! And ofcourse @imdanielpadilla idol ang mga banat mu sir! #brofist 👊#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— Vladimir Cortez (@gootiefied) August 29, 2018

While watching the movie, I didn't knew that I was already crying. It's really a great movie that makes me want to watch it again.#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— 🐘 (@bernarardokath) August 29, 2018

YOUR. BEST. EVER. @bernardokath#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— 🌻 (@thewanderwoman_) August 29, 2018

There's a reason why Kathniel is on top of this game. This movie is one of the proofs. All I can say is that you guys are EXCEPTIONAL. #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— cLa!re (@claireolavides) August 29, 2018

This is now my best kathniel film. I know everyone can agree to this after watching the movie. You can't miss it guys. I can even put this on one of my fave filipino movies. That's how good it is. Keep slaying KN. You guys are indeed, the best! ♡ #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— cLa!re (@claireolavides) August 29, 2018

Don’t worry guys, the movie isn’t just about being in a relationship. Pwede mo talaga siyang i’relate sa everyday life mo. Tagos na tagos mamsh!! Dami mo talagang ma realize. A must watch KathNiel movie, the incomparable pinoy movie of the year so far#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— Diane Lamprea (@DianeLamprea) August 29, 2018

I don't know why but, my heart is still crying after watching the movie. That effect on me. Waaaah! Sobrang galing ni @bernardokath at @imdanielpadilla. Kuddos to @cgm1326 at sa writers nito. Definitely the best movie. #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— A L L Y S 🐝 (@AzezaLeanV) August 29, 2018

THE BEST KATHNIEL MOVIE EVER.#TheHowsOfUsNowShowing

— Jo 🚲 (@althourego) August 29, 2018

It's tempting to say that this is all par for the course when it comes to a film starring the phenomenal love team, but some fans went a notch higher when they prepared a photo exhibit tracing the many movies of Bernardo and Padilla in a cinema lobby.

Would like to congratulate & good job to the team & people behind this. Galing! galing @KNPelikula! 👏👏👏 #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/39UVTLo1x3

— KaDreamers Rizal (@KaDsRizal) August 29, 2018

We're now here in Trinoma, Cinema 5 for @KaDreamersWorld blockscreening! 💙 #TheHowsOfUsNowShowing pic.twitter.com/akGxNXVDhS

— KaDreamers Rizal (@KaDsRizal) August 29, 2018

There's no doubt that fans are looking to make what could possibly be the last KathNiel movie -- released midweek -- to be directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina a box-office success, holding plenty of block screenings.

And it seems their efforts are paying off as Star Cinema executive Mico del Rosario could not help but exclaim on his own Twitter account: "NAKAKAIYAK! MARAMING SALAMAT LORD! FIRST HOUR!!! CONGRATULATIONS TEAM"

NAKAKAIYAK! MARAMING SALAMAT LORD! FIRST HOUR!!! CONGRATULATIONS TEAM #THEHOWSOFUS !!!

— Mico del Rosario (@micodelrosario) August 29, 2018

The initial box office take of the movie is expected to be announced sometime later tonight.