ICYMI, the very divisive biopic ‘Bato’, which supposedly tells the life story of the former PNP chief, just premiered last January 30.

The controversy around the flick seems to be never-ending, with the main lowlight being boycotting issues between Robin Padilla and directors in the film industry.

Said boycotts apparently did their job, as Twitter is now flooded with screenshots of almost empty movie theatres which most netizens claim were taken during the movie’s first day.

BATO MOVIE 1ST DAY GROSS WAIT GUYS. Photo ©️ @dalebacar pic.twitter.com/h6F1ilo3Sv — Rod Magaru ?? (@rodmagaru) January 31, 2019

BATO DELA ROSA movie tickets sold at SM MALL OF ASIA, MEGAMALL and SM NORTH EDSA pic.twitter.com/hZf7Fjv8Kz — JRC24 (@JaiGuruDevaOm24) January 31, 2019

BATO movie ticket sales at GLORIETTA 4 and TRINOMA Cinema 6 pic.twitter.com/THcy6zAD69 — JRC24 (@JaiGuruDevaOm24) January 31, 2019

Si Bato at misis nya yung dalawa sa gitna.

Pinsan yung magkaaway sa harap.

Tas kapitbahay dati yung magjowa sa kanan. Nilibre nya lahat yan. https://t.co/NEcYinPpeP — Ethel (@econcepcion) February 1, 2019

Twitter user @kipoebanda also aired his frustration over the alleged unfair treatment of the Martial Law movie ‘Liway’, which apparently had a stronger opening day, yet was forced to flounder during the rest of its theatrical run.

So, Liway earned 5-20 times more than Bato in certain cinemas, yet the next day we were either pulled out or had only afternoon scheds. Meanwhile, they are enjoying full days. Mysteries of life. — Kip Oebanda (@kipoebanda) January 31, 2019

The flick will experience its first weekend run, tomorrow, February 2, 2019.