Southeast Asia's Best Animation: Jumbo Movie Hits International Entertainment on Day 16 of Screening

 

Since its premiere on March 31, 2025, Ryan Adriandhy's animation Jumbo has become one of the highest grossing films in the history of Indonesian cinema. As of today, April 22, 2025, Jumbo animation has reached 6 million viewers in theaters. 

Quoted through Wikipedia, Jumbo is an Indonesian fantasy animation adventure film in 2025 produced by Visinema Pictures, involving 200 Indonesian animation creators, worked on for 5 years since 2019 and directed by Ryan Adriandhy in his directorial debut.

Through storytelling wrapped in moral messages, Jumbo is able to invite the audience to feel the struggle of the characters. 

“My experience watching this movie is very touching and full of emotions. The movie managed to make me feel the struggles and feelings of the characters. Sometimes it's funny, but there are also many touching moments,” said Iis as a Jumbo fan. 

Not only presenting an entertaining plot, this movie also teaches the importance of sincerity, courage, and the meaning of sacrifice-making it worthy of a place in the hearts of viewers from all walks of life.

The first Indonesian animation to make history

Jumbo is the only children's film to break into the top 10 highest-grossing films in Indonesia, competing against the dominance of horror, comedy, and romance.

In addition to being the best animated film, Jumbo has now made history by securing the 6th position as the highest grossing film in Indonesian cinema. This can be realized because of the enthusiasm of the audience who have been waiting for Jumbo to air for a long time. 

“The reason is because after fasting, I have seen the thriller on tiktok and after knowing that it was made and developed for 5 years and approximately 400 Indonesian animators, I am even more curious and can't wait to appreciate the hard work of the nation's children,” said Rae during an interview.

So far, Indonesia does not have an animated film as good as Jumbo. So, the enthusiasm shown by the audience is a form of pride and love for local work. 

Jumbo will soon air in 17 countries

Thanks to the great enthusiasm of fans, Jumbo animation managed to penetrate the international market after breaking 3 million views within 2 weeks, namely in 17 countries.

This news has been confirmed through uploads on Visinema's official social media accounts, and immediately reaped various warm responses from Jumbo fans.

The 17 countries include Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore to continents in Europe such as Latvia, Lithuania to Estonia.

Reporting from Halo Jember, it is estimated that the Jumbo movie will begin airing in selected countries starting in June 2025. However, the screening time in each country will differ depending on readiness. 

By carrying a strong story, a universal moral message, and captivating visuals, Jumbo is expected to be able to bring fresh air to Indonesian children's cinema in the global arena. This success is also a motivation for young filmmakers to continue working and introducing local culture and values to the international world.

From wishful thinking to reality

The interesting fact behind the success of Jumbo is the director's prayer and wish to create a local animation work that has an international level and can entertain children in Indonesia with quality shows.

Through his personal X account @Adriandhy, he retweeted his personal upload in 2017 containing a picture of children laughing happily in a movie theater seat enjoying the spectacle with a caption hoping that someday he can make it happen in Indonesia.

This fact is heartwarming and proves that hope and clear goals can realize things beyond the limits of hope itself.

Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the director, we can now see children in Indonesia get an entertaining and quality spectacle at the cinema through Jumbo.