JAKARTA, April 15 — Indonesian animated film Jumbo has become the highest-grossing South-east Asian animation in history, earning over US$8 million (RM35 million) at the...
has become the highest-grossing South-east Asian animation in history, earning over US$8 million at the Indonesian box office since its release on March 31., which previously held the regional record with approximately US$7.68 million in 2022, according to entertainment news websitehas drawn over 3.2 million admissions to date, with nearly a million viewers recorded between April 12 and 13 alone., which garnered 3.1 million admissions after its November 2024 release.
“They have the right to see their own stories on screen, told in their own language, and to feel proud of who they are, because they are the future of the cinema we all cherish.”for global distribution, with rights for major territories including China, North America, Europe, and Australia still available.“One that proves South-east Asian animation has the power to grow, to travel, and to unite.”
The film was developed over five years by a team of over 420 Indonesian artists and animators, representing a significant milestone for the country’s creative industries.’s success is particularly noteworthy in Indonesia’s horror-heavy film market, praising its cross-generational appeal and warm storytelling.
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