Bumilangit Cinematic Universe

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The Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (BCU) (Indonesian : Jagat Sinema Bumilangit) is an Indonesian media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Bumilangit Studios based on characters that appear in comic books published by Bumilangit. Volume 1 of the series began with Gundala in 2019 and will conclude with the release of a team-up film Patriot . [1]

Contents

Joko Anwar was announced as the executive producer that will oversee the development of all films in Volume 1 of the series. He wrote and directed Gundala as well as co-wrote Sri Asih . [2]

Development

The development of the film series came on the heel of the success of Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. The production of several films into planned volumes with individual superhero films released before a team-up film resembles the strategy employed by Marvel Studios.

During a Disney+ event in 2020, President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige spoke with the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe executive producer Joko Anwar and expressed support for the Indonesian superhero franchise while saying that the project is "in the right hands". [3]

Production of several films in the franchise faced delays upon the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. [4]

Background

The Bumilangit Universe in the comic book series began in the ancient times and continue well into present day. It is divided into four eras:

Films

FilmRelease dateDirectorScreenwriter(s)Producer(s)Ref.
Volume 1
Gundala August 28, 2019 Joko Anwar Sukhdev Singh, Wicky V. Olindo & Bismarka KurniawanReleased [5] [6]
Sri Asih November 17, 2022 Upi Joko Anwar & Upi Wicky V. Olindo, Bismarka Kurniawan & Joko AnwarReleased [5]
Virgo and the Sparklings March 2, 2023Ody C. HarahapRafki Hidayat & Johanna WattimenaReleased [5] [7]
Godam & Tira 2024Zahir OmarTBATBAPre-production [5] [8]
The Blind of the Phantom Cave TBA Timo Tjahjanto TBAPre-production [5] [9]
Mandala: The Devil's Sword TBATBATBATBAPre-production [5]
Gundala the Son of Lightning TBA Joko Anwar TBATBA
Patriot TBATBATBATBA

Gundala (2019)

Sancaka, an astraphobic son of an Indonesian factory worker who's now a security guard and mechanic in a newspaper printing factory, uses his superpowers to defeat the corrupt crime boss Pengkor. After his allies poison a large shipment of rice, Pengkor uses his undue political influence to force the local legislature's hand in passing a bill to approve the hasty production and distribution of an unproven antidote – unknowingly made by a pharmaceutical company he secretly owns – that will ultimately harm pregnant women. [10]

Bumilangit Studios, as the owner of Gundala's intellectual property, has been developing the idea of making a Gundala movie since 2014. The search for the right director and scriptwriter for Gundala was not easy, and took Bumilangit years to finally find the perfect match. On April 4, 2018, Joko Anwar was announced as the writer and the director for the film. He is one of Indonesia's most prolific and celebrated film directors.

Joko Anwar admitted that the scriptwriting process for Gundala has been the hardest work of his career so far. Usually, he spends one to two months on a typical script, but he eventually ended up spending a total of seven months for this project. Reinterpreting Gundala's origin from the original 1969 comic, he reworked the story in a way that could attract millennials and Gen Z. Hasmi's comics and notes about Gundala helped him write the script. [11]

The film stars Abimana Aryasatya as Sancaka/Gundala, alongside Tara Basro, Bront Palarae, Ario Bayu, Cecep Arif Rahman, Rio Dewanto, and Muzakki Ramdhan. The film received positive reviews from the audience and critics with praise for Abimana's performance, Anwar's direction, and the visual effects, costume design, and originality. Throughout its domestic run, the film garnered over 1.6 million admissions, with an estimate gross of $4.7 million. [12]

Sri Asih (2022)

Pevita Pearce would portray Alana / Sri Asih in Bumilangit Cinematic Universe. Pevita Pearce on Interview GoGirl TV.jpg
Pevita Pearce would portray Alana / Sri Asih in Bumilangit Cinematic Universe.

Alana didn't understand why she was always overcome by anger. But she always tried to fight it. She was born during a volcanic eruption that separated her from her parents. She is then adopted by a rich woman who tries to help her live a normal life. As an adult, Alana discovers the truth about her origins. She's not an ordinary human. She can be good or be evil if she can not control her anger. [13]

On December 7, 2019, Joko Anwar as the creative producer of Bumilangit Cinematic Universe announced that Pevita Pearce would play Sri Asih in Bumilangit Cinematic Universe after her first appearance at the ending of Gundala (2019). [14] The film also stars Christine Hakim as Eyang Mariani, Surya Saputra as Prayogo Adinegara, Jefri Nichol as Tangguh, Reza Rahadian as Jatmiko, Randy Pangalila as Mateo Adinegara, Jenny Zhang as Sarita Hamzah, Dimas Anggara as Kala, Revaldo as Jagau, Faradina Mufti as Renjana, Fadly Faisal as Gilang, Messi Gusti as Young Alana [15] and a special appearance by Najwa Shihab as Nani Wijaya, the first Sri Asih. The film was directed by Upi, written by Upi and Joko Anwar.

In Indonesian history of fiction literature, Sri Asih is the first hero to appear in Indonesian comics. Sri Asih first appeared about half a century ago, in 1953. Its creator, R.A. Kosasih is recognized as the “Father of Indonesian Comics.” [13]

The shooting process began on November 18, 2020, and finished on April 1, 2021. [16] On July 6, 2022, Sri Asih released her first teaser trailer. The film was released in cinemas on November 17, 2022 [17] as the second entry of BCU.

Web series

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2023TiraZahir OmarDisney+ Original [18]

Main cast and characters

Character Gundala Sri Asih Virgo and the Sparklings Godam & Tira The Blind of the Phantom Cave: Angel's EyesMandala:
The Devil's Sword
Gundala
the Son of Lightning
Patriot
2019202220232024TBA

Introduced in Gundala

Sancaka
Gundala
Abimana Aryasatya [19]

Muzakki Ramdhan Y
Abimana Aryasatya C Abimana Aryasatya
Sedhah Esti Wulan
Merpati
Tara Basro [20]
Tara Barso
Pengkor Bront Palarae
Zayen Aqilah Y
TBA
Ghani "Ghazul" Zulham Ario Bayu Ario Bayu
Ridwan Bahri Lukman Sardi Lukman Sardi C TBALukman Sardi
Awang
Godam
Faris Fadjar MunggaranChicco Jerikho C Chicco Jerikho [21] Chicco Jerikho
Motila / Camar
Cantika the Nurse
Hannah Al Rashid [22] Hannah Al Rashid
Purnama Wulan Dewi Sartikawati / Eagle-Eyed Angel
Mutiara Jenar the Model
Kelly TandionoKelly Tandino [23] Kelly Tandino
Desti Nikita
the Student
Asmara Abigail
Swara Batin
the Dancer
Cecep Arif Rahman
Kamal Atmaja
the Hypnotherapist
Ari Tulang
Tanto Ginanjar
the Blacksmith
Daniel Adnan
Kanigara
the Painter
Cornelio Sunny
Jack Mandagi
the Chef
Andrew Suleiman
Sam Buadi
the Carver
Aming Sugandhi
Adi Sulaiman
the Composer
Rendra Bagus Pamungkas
Ki WilawukSujiwo Tejo C Ki Wilawuk
Alana
Sri Asih
Pevita Pearce C Pevita Pearce
Keinaya Messi Gusti Y
Pevita Pearce

Introduced in Sri Asih

Roh Setan
Jatmiko
Reza Rahadian TBA
Eyang Mariani Christine Hakim
Tangguh
Sembrani
Jefri Nichol
Quentin Stanisvlaki Y
KalaDimas Anggara
Prayogo Adinegara Surya Saputra
Sarita Hamzah Jenny Zhang
Mateo Adinegara Randy Pangalila
JagauRevaldo
RenjanaFaradina Mufti
GilangFadly Faisal
Ratna Kumala
Kepala polisi
Unique Priscilla
Leon
Teman Mateo
Abdurrahman Arif
Nani Wijaya
Sri Asih
Najwa Shihab C [24] TBA
The Fire Goddess Dian Sastrowardoyo C Dian Sastrowardoyo

Introduced in Virgo and the Sparkling

Riani
Virgo
Adhisty Zara [25] Adhisty Zara
Leo Bryan Domani
CarmineMawar Eva de Jongh
Najla Sulistyo Putri Y
MonicaAshira Zamita
UssySatine Zaneta
SasmiRebecca Klopper
Ranti Indahkus
HannahMentari Novel
Cempaka Vanesha Prescilla C Vanesha Prescilla

Introduced in Godam & Tira

Suci
Tira
Chelsea Islan [26] Chelsea Islan

Introduced in The Blind of the Phantom Cave: Angel's Eyes

Barda Mandrawata Iko Uwais [27] Iko Uwais [28]
Mandala Joe Taslim C Joe Taslim [29] Joe Taslim

Introduced in Patriot

Mardhanus
Aquanus
Nicholas Saputra [30]

Powers and abilities

CharacterCreatorPowers and abilities
Sancaka [31]
Gundala
Harya SuraminataGenerate lightning bolts, lightning punch, and superhuman speed.
Sedhah Esti Wulan [32]
Merpati
Flight, superhuman navigation sense, and superhuman strength equal to 20 male adults.
Nani Wijaya [33]
Sri Asih
R. A. Kosasih Superhuman strength equal to 250 male adults, flight, martial arts, body enlargement, and body multiplication.
CempakaMartial arts
Awang [34]
Godam
Wid N. S.Superhuman strength, supersonic flight, and supersonic speed.
Mardhanus [35]
Aquanus
Swim faster than any aquatic life forms and possess a belt that could blast powerful rainbow rays.
Motila [36]
Camar
Communications with birds, martial arts, and superhuman leap.
Barda Mandrawata [37]
Si Buta dari Gua Hantu
Ganes T. H.Sword and stick fighting, martial arts, and superhuman senses.
Mandala [38] Mansyur DamanMartial arts, sword fighting, and an ability to crush rocks without physical contact (named the 'rock tidal wave' technique).
Purnama Wulan Dewi Sartikawati [39]
Eagle-Eyed Angel
Martial arts using a chain whip with sharp blade at its end as weapon.
Susie [40]
Tira
Nono G. M.Martial arts, high-tech combat gadgets, and ability to summon mystical spirits.
Rini/Riani [41]
Virgo
Jan Mintaraga
Annisa Nisfihani
Ellie Goh
Generate scorching fire flames from her hands, and ability to see or feel certain colors when listening to music (named the 'Synesthesia').

Main villains

The film producers have not confirmed the villain character that will be the main enemy in the film series. However, a scene in Gundala depicting Ghazul (Ario Bayu) summoning the ancient figure Ki Wilawuk (Sujiwo Tejo) led to speculations that the character will serve as the mega-villain for the superhero team-up in later film. [42] But later in the second film of the cinematic universe, Sri Asih, it was revealed that Ki Wilawuk was only one of the five commanders of the suspected ultimate villain namely The Fire Goddess (Dewi Api) who has been sealed for centuries in an unknown volcano by her nemesis, Dewi Asih. These five commanders need to be resurrected in order to free her from the captive and spread terror to the entire world.

FilmMain villainPortrayed by
Gundala Pengkor Bront Palarae
Sri Asih Roh Setan Reza Rahadian
Virgo and the Sparklings Carmine Mawar De Jongh
Godam & Tira TBA
The Blind of the Phantom Cave: Angel's Eyes TBA
Mandala: The Devil's Sword TBA
Gundala the Son of Lightning TBA
Patriot TBA

See also

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