5 Years in the Making, the Children's Film 'RAINBOW ON MARS' is Ready to Present Spectacular Visuals and XR Technology

Kapanlagi.com - After releasing the official trailer, the film RAINBOW ON MARS immediately received a positive response from film lovers in the country. This film produced by Mahakarya Pictures and directed by Upie Guava has successfully captured the attention of netizens thanks to its stunning visuals and a technical approach that is considered quite revolutionary for the Indonesian film industry.

However, behind that brief trailer, there was actually a long and challenging process. This children's film, scheduled to be released during the Eid holiday on March 18, 2026, took more than five years of production before it was finally ready for public viewing.

1. Inspired by Legendary Sci-Fi Films

Upie Guava explains Pelangi di Mars/Kapanlagi.com

For Upie Guava, this project is not just about making an ordinary children's film. Since childhood, he grew up watching iconic Hollywood sci-fi films like Jurassic Park and Star Wars. From there, the desire emerged for Indonesian children to also have heroes and great stories that originate from their own country.

"I want Indonesian children to believe that they can dream as high as the sky and that they can achieve it after watching Pelangi di Mars," said Upie.

From this vision, the character Pelangi was born, a child who is told to be the first human born on Planet Mars. Through this character, Upie wants to present a story about courage, big dreams, and the spirit of Indonesian children in saving the world.

2. Challenging XR Technology Experiment

Dendi Reynando press conference for the film Rainbow on Mars/Kapanlagi.com

Working on a sci-fi genre film in Indonesia is certainly not a simple matter. Especially since the production team decided to use Extended Reality (XR) technology or virtual production, a technology that was still very rarely used in the Indonesian film industry in 2020.

Film producer, Dendi Reynando, revealed that the process of developing this film is not just about writing the story. They also had to build a technological foundation that had never been used in local film production before.

"At the same time we were developing the story of Pelangi di Mars, we were also introducing and developing this technology in Indonesia. From the beginning, we knew the risks, and at one point we felt that making this film was almost impossible," said Dendi.

He described the five-year journey as being lost in an unexplored forest. Nevertheless, many people eventually joined this journey until they managed to find a way out and complete the film.

3. Releasing on Eid 2026

After going through a long process of more than half a decade, the hard work of the production team is finally ready to be presented to the audience. Rainbow on Mars is expected to not only be a viewing experience for children but also proof that Indonesian filmmakers are capable of delivering films with increasingly advanced visual quality and technology.

The film is scheduled to be released simultaneously in cinemas across Indonesia starting March 18, 2026, coinciding with the Eid holiday. Its presence is hoped to be a family viewing option with a fresh and inspiring space adventure.

For those who want to follow the latest developments, including the production process and behind-the-scenes content, more information can be monitored through the official social media accounts @pelangidimars and @mahakaryapictures.

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