JUMBO Film Breaks into 6th Place in Korean Box Office, Making Us Proud!

Kapanlagi.com - The pride of Indonesian animation, JUMBO, has just made a splash in the international film scene. Directed by Ryan Adriandhy, this work has successfully penetrated the South Korean box office.

On its first day of screening, February 18, 2026, JUMBO immediately ranked sixth. This is an extraordinary achievement for local animation.

The film successfully attracted thousands of viewers in the Land of Ginseng. A total of 12,648 viewers flooded 355 screens showing it.

This achievement is significant, considering the film was able to compete closely with local South Korean films. However, on the second day of its screening, JUMBO slightly dropped to 11th place.

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1. Fantastic Earnings on the First Day of JUMBO's Screening

The achievement of JUMBO in South Korea is remarkable. The film earned approximately 89,722 US dollars or around Rp1.5 billion on its opening day.

This fantastic figure demonstrates JUMBO's strong appeal in the international market. It also proves the potential of Indonesian animated films to compete globally.

2. Cultural Diplomacy Through the Film JUMBO in Seoul

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Seoul also supports the screening of JUMBO. They held a special screening on February 12, 2026, as part of Indonesia's cultural diplomacy efforts.

This initiative aims to introduce Ryan Adriandhy's work to the Korean audience. It also strengthens the cultural relationship between the two countries.

3. Positive Response from Korean Audiences to JUMBO

The film received a warm welcome from South Korean audiences, praising its smooth animation visuals and touching storyline. JUMBO even recorded a high rating of 94% on the official CGV South Korea website.

These positive reviews indicate that the universal message of JUMBO about friendship and growing up is very relevant. It has also been well received by cross-cultural audiences.

4. The Viral Film Soundtrack JUMBO in Korea

The theme song JUMBO, Always in Your Tone, has also become a sensation in South Korea. The Korean version of this song is widely played and covered on social media.

This phenomenon adds to the list of JUMBO's successes in the Land of Ginseng. It shows that the musical elements of the film are also highly favored.

5. JUMBO's Brilliant Achievements at the Indonesian Film Festival

Before going global, JUMBO made its mark at the FFI 2025 by winning the Citra Cup for Best Feature Animation.

This film also became the first animation to be nominated for Best Feature Film, competing alongside live-action films.

• Won the Citra Cup for Best Feature Animation.
• Received the Antemas Cup as the highest-grossing film in theaters with over 10 million viewers.
• First animated film to be nominated for Best Feature Film at the FFI.
• Also nominated for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Music Arranger, and Best Theme Song Creator.

Not only at the FFI, JUMBO also triumphed at the AMI Awards 2025 by taking home five prestigious awards. This includes the award for Best Children's Song Creator and Best Scoring Album.

This achievement further solidifies JUMBO as an animated film that is not only entertaining but also of high quality in terms of music and production.

6. JUMBO's Global Expansion to Various Countries

JUMBO has shown its fangs on the international stage with distribution rights in around 40 countries. The film has previously screened in Taiwan, Mexico, as well as countries like Russia, Belarus, and Vietnam.

This expansion proves the universal appeal of the story of JUMBO that transcends cultural boundaries. The film has also officially premiered on Netflix on December 25, 2025.

7. Synopsis of the Fantasy Adventure Film JUMBO

JUMBO is a heartwarming fantasy adventure animated film by Ryan Adriandhy. The story centers around Don, a 10-year-old orphan who is often underestimated.

Don discovers strength in the fairy tale book inherited from his parents, which leads him on an unexpected adventure with a mysterious fairy named Meri.

(kpl/ums)