On March 25, 1982, "D'Wild Wild Weng" was released. In the film is dela Cruz is paired with Max Alvarado, they play a duo who are sent to the countryside to investigate the murder a mayor and his family. On July 23, "The Impossible Kid" premiered, with dela Cruz returning in the role of Agent OO. The character now works for the Manila branch of Interpol. On December 25, dela Cruz shared the top billing with Berting Labra and Pia Moran in "The Cute... The Sexy n' The Tiny."