The popularity of Indonesian films has been increasing year by year, with fantastic viewer numbers. Several films have set records in domestic cinemas, showing that the Indonesian film industry is becoming stronger in the eyes of local audiences.
The phenomenon of the horror genre gaining popularity again is evident as half of the list of highest-grossing films is occupied by this genre. Not only horror films, but comedy and drama genres are also competing closely with equally high viewer numbers.
Here is the complete list of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time in Indonesia until March 2025. The order is arranged based on the highest number of viewers, complete with genre and a brief synopsis.
10 Highest-Grossing Films in Indonesia (credit: imdb)
KKN IN PENARI VILLAGE still holds the title of the highest-grossing film of all time in Indonesia with a total of 10 million viewers. This horror genre film tells the story of students who carry out Community Service in a mysterious village and are then terrorized by the spirit of a dancer.
Meanwhile, the second position is held by AGAK LAEN, a comedy film that has reached an audience of 9.1 million. This film tells the story of four friends who manage a haunted house, but chaos ensues when they push the limits of their experiment.
10 Highest-Grossing Films in Indonesia (credit: imdb)
WARKOP DKI REBORN: JANGKRIK BOSS! PART 1 became the third highest-grossing comedy film of all time with 6.8 million viewers. The story follows Dono, Kasino, and Indro as they try to pay off a fine of Rp8 billion by searching for treasure all the way to Malaysia.
In fourth place, PENGABDI SETAN 2: COMMUNION comes as a modern classic horror film with 6.3 million viewers. This sequel continues the story of Rini and her family as they try to save themselves from a mysterious terror in their apartment complex.
10 Highest Grossing Films in Indonesia (credit: imdb)
Sitting in fifth place, DILAN 1990 is a teenage romance film that managed to attract 6.3 million viewers. The story depicts the love story between Dilan and Milea at a high school in Bandung with a 90s vibe.
Meanwhile, MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7, which is an adaptation of a South Korean film, successfully reached sixth place with 5 million viewers. This film touches the heart with the story of a special needs father who is separated from his child due to a legal misunderstanding.
10 Highest Grossing Films in Indonesia (credit: imdb)
VINA: BEFORE 7 DAYS ranks seventh as a horror thriller film that shook the box office with 5.8 million viewers. This film tells the true story of the tragic death of a teenager named Vina in Cirebon in 2016.
Meanwhile, DILAN 1991, as a sequel to DILAN 1990, sits in the eighth position with 5.2 million viewers. This film depicts the dynamics of the relationship between Milea and Dilan that begins to crack due to motorcycle gang activities and the emergence of a new figure from abroad.
10 Highest-Grossing Films in Indonesia (credit: imdb)
In the ninth position, SEWU DINO reaffirms the strength of the horror genre with 4.8 million viewers. The story begins when Sri must perform a cleansing ritual on a comatose girl, but a failed ritual unleashes terrifying horrors.
Closing the list in the 10th position is KANG MAK FROM PEE MAK, an adaptation of the popular Thai horror film PEE MAK, with 4.8 million viewers. This film tells the love story of a soldier who is unaware that his wife has become a ghost.
KKN IN THE DANCING VILLAGE with 10 million viewers.
Yes, 5 out of the 10 highest-grossing films are horror.
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