Indonesian animated feature Jumbo has officially become the most commercially successful animated film ever produced in Southeast Asia, earning more than US$8 million at the local box office since its release on 31 March.
Produced by Jakarta-based Visinema Studios, the film has now surpassed the previous regional record held by Malaysia’s Mechamato Movie, which grossed around $7.68 million following its 2022 release.
With over 3.2 million admissions to date — including nearly a million tickets sold over the weekend of 12–13 April alone — Jumbo has also overtaken Moana 2 to become Indonesia’s second highest-grossing animated film overall. Only Frozen 2 retains its place at the top of the chart. Notably, Jumbo reached this milestone within just two weeks, outpacing the Hollywood sequel’s cumulative 3.1 million admissions since November 2024.
Jumbo tells the story of Don, an orphan nicknamed “Jumbo” by his bullies due to his size. The narrative follows his discovery of a magical storybook left by his parents and his encounter with Meri, a fairy seeking to reunite with her family. The film has been praised for its emotional storytelling and richly imagined animation.
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Directed by Ryan Adriandhy and co-written with Widya Arifianti, Jumbo features an ensemble Indonesian voice cast including singer Ariel, Prince Poetiray, Muhammad Adhiyat, Graciella Abigail, Yusuf Ozkan and Quinn Salman. Development on the film began in early 2020.
Visinema is now preparing for the film’s international rollout, with distribution rights in key territories — including mainland China, North America, Western Europe and Australia — still available.
“Jumbo is my personal calling — a labor of love for my child, and for all Indonesian children who deserve to have their own choices at the cinema’s ticket box,” said Angga Dwimas Sasongko, founder and group CEO of Visinema. “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.
“We always believed that stories rooted in local values could move people deeply, but to see more than three million people embrace this film as their own, so quickly and so wholeheartedly, is truly humbling. This is no longer just our film, it’s a collective achievement. One that proves Southeast Asian animation has the power to grow, to travel, and to unite when given the space, the belief, and the love it deserves.”
