Indonesia\’s Giant Leap: Jumbo Snags Title of Top-Grossing Animation in Southeast Asia

EXCLUSIVE:

Indonesian animated feature
Jumbo
Has achieved the status of being the top-earning Southeast Asian animated film ever.

The movie, produced by Visinema Studios, has raked in more than $8 million at the Indonesian box office since its launch on March 31, exceeding the benchmark set earlier by Malaysia’s highest-grossing film.
Mechamato Movie
, which earned roughly $7.68 million in 2022.

Jumbo
Since its debut, it has attracted over 3.2 million viewers, with almost 1 million of those attending from the April 12 to 13 weekend.

This means that
Jumbo
has overtaken Hollywood title
Moana 2
To secure the position as Indonesia\’s second-highest-grossing animated film at the box office (
Frozen 2
it still holds the position of the perennial front-runner).
Moana 2
registered a total of 3.1 million admissions after its launch in November 2024.
Jumbo
Has exceeded that benchmark in just two weeks.

Jumbo
Follows Don, an orphan who endures bullying labeled \”Jumbo\” because of his big build. He possesses a storybook passed down from his parents, brimming with illustrations and enchanting tales. Later, Don meets Meri, a fairy asking for his assistance to be reunited with her kin.

Jumbo
Is getting ready for its worldwide launch, with distribution rights up for grabs in major markets such as mainland China, North America, Western Europe, and Australia.

The movie is helmed by director Ryan Adriandhy, who penned the script alongside Widya Arifianti. The voice actors for Jumbo consist of Indonesian artist Ariel, along with Prince Poetiray, Muhammad Adhiyat, Graciella Abigail, Yusuf Ozkan, and Quinn Salman. Work on the film commenced at the beginning of 2020.

\”
Jumbo
This mission represents a heartfelt dedication to my child, as well as to every Indonesian child who deserves the opportunity to make their own selections when buying movie tickets,\” stated Angga Dwimas Sasongko, the founder and group CEO of Visinema. \”These children have the right to witness narratives that reflect their lives being portrayed on-screen using their native tongue, fostering pride within them since they embody the next generation of film enthusiasts we hold dear.\”

We consistently held the conviction that narratives grounded in local principles have the capacity to profoundly impact individuals. However, witnessing over three million people adopt this movie as their personal treasure with such rapidity and sincerity remains genuinely awe-inspiring. The film has transcended being merely ours; it’s now an accomplishment shared by many. It underscores the potential for growth, dissemination, and unity within Southeast Asian animation, provided we offer it the necessary support, faith, and affection.

Visinema Studios also stated: \”This project was developed over half a decade by an enthusiastic group comprising more than 420 Indonesian artists, animators, and storytellers.\”
Jumbo
It goes beyond being merely a movie; it stands as a landmark for Indonesia’s burgeoning creativity, filmmaking, and animation sectors. Each element from initial sketch to concluding shot showcases the growing assurance and proficiency within the country’s animation community.

More striking still is how the movie fares amidst Indonesia\’s crowded theater scene, where horror movies make up more than half of all yearly releases.
Jumbo
\”Providing something scarce: a touching, sincere tale spanning multiple generations, and the audience reacted enthusiastically,\” the studio commented additionally.