Breaking 1 Million Viewers, 'JUMBO' Now Becomes the Best-Selling Indonesian Animated Film in History

Kapanlagi.com - Local animated films are showing their teeth again. After being doubted about their ability to compete with the dominance of live-action films, now JUMBO breaks that doubt with extraordinary achievements. In just six days since its release, this film has attracted more than one million viewers in Indonesian cinemas.

This achievement makes JUMBO officially the most-watched Indonesian animated film of all time. Surpassing the previous record held by SI JUKI THE MOVIE (2017) with a total of 642,312 viewers, Jumbo marks a new milestone for the great potential of locally made animation. Amidst the proliferation of foreign content, this film proves that works by the nation's children can also capture the hearts of audiences of all ages.

Not only in terms of the number of viewers, the enthusiasm of netizens is also clearly visible on social media. The official Jumbo film account shared this achievement through a post on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with a touching caption emphasizing that animated films can evoke emotions across generations. The post was immediately flooded with likes and comments from netizens who are proud.

1. Airing for 7 Days, Jumbo Reaches 1 Million Viewers

Jumbo achieves a new record (credit:instagram.com/jumbofilm_id)

The film JUMBO officially premiered in Indonesian cinemas and within just six days managed to attract more than one million viewers. This achievement makes it the sixth film in Indonesia to reach that figure.

This success was celebrated through an official post on Sunday, April 6, 2025, on Jumbo's official social media account. The post mentioned that this film "touches the hearts of children to adults".

2. Surpassing Si Juki the Movie, Which Has Held the Record Since 2017

Jumbo's achievement sets a new record (credit:instagram.com/jukihoki)

Before Jumbo, the record for the highest-grossing Indonesian animated film was held by SI JUKI THE MOVIE, which was released in 2017. That film recorded a total of 642,312 viewers during its screening period.

With the achievement of over one million viewers, JUMBO officially surpasses that record. This indicates a significant surge in public interest in quality local animated films.

3. Visinema Studios' First Film in the Animation World

Jumbo's achievement sets a new record (credit:instagram.com/jumbofilm_id)

JUMBO is the first animated film from Visinema Studios, a production house known for its emotional drama films such as Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini. For this animation project, Visinema deployed 420 professional staff from Indonesia.

This achievement also marks an important milestone for Visinema, proving that they are capable of reaching a new genre while remaining successful. The collaboration of hundreds of local animators is evidence that Indonesia's human resources possess excellent quality in the creative industry.

4. Ryan Adriandhy's Directorial Debut in Animated Film

Jumbo's achievement reached a new record (credit:instagram.com/jumbofilm_id)

This film also marks the debut of Ryan Adriandhy as a director of an animated film. Previously known as a comedian and writer, Ryan showcases depth of story and directing skills in Jumbo.

With an emotional approach and engaging visuals, this film successfully conveys a universal message about friendship and struggle. Ryan's directing style has received praise from critics and audiences for bringing a simple story to life in an extraordinary way.

5. Public and Social Media Reactions That Are Buzzing

The official post of the film JUMBO celebrating the achievement of one million viewers immediately received a lot of reactions. Although the exact numbers of likes, comments, and views were not mentioned in the release, positive comments flooded the post's column.

Viewers praised the animation, story, and moral message brought by this film. Many stated that JUMBO successfully made them laugh and cry at the same time, proving the power of a relatable local narrative.

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