Jumbo is a 2025 Indonesian animated fantasyadventure film directed by Ryan Adriandhy in his directorial debut, from a screenplay he wrote with Widya Arifianti. Produced by Visinema Studios, Springboard and Anami Films, and distributed by Visinema, this film released on 31 March 2025 in Indonesia. The film features the voice of Prince Poetiray as Don, a boy who attempts to stage a play in a local talent show after feeling underestimated by his peers.[3]
In the year 2000, Don, a 10-year-old orphan, is often underestimated because he has a large body. Don has a storybook inherited from his parents, which is full of illustrations and magical stories. The book is not only a souvenir, but also a source of inspiration and escape for Don from a world that feels unfriendly because he is often underestimated by his friends.[7]
Don tries to prove his ability by joining a talent show, where he plans to perform a stage play inspired by a storybook his parents left him, but a friend steals the book, leaving him in despair. Luckily, Don always has the support of his Grandma and his friends, Nurman and Mae. In the midst of despair, Don meets Meri (a mysterious little fairy) who asks for his help in finding her parents. He then tries to get back the book he inherited. This meeting begins a magical adventure that begins, changing Don's view of himself, teaching him the meaning of true friendship, courage, and self-confidence, and strengthening the bonds of newly formed friendships.[8]
Voice cast
The following actors voice the characters in Jumbo.[9]
Development of Jumbo began in April 2020.[10]Visinema Pictures announced the production of the film had begun in September 2021.[11] In November 2021, Visinema Pictures released the film's first look.[12] In September 2022, singer Ariel was announced to voice Don's father.[13] The film was projected to release in 2023.[14]
Jumbo was theatrically released in Indonesia on 31 March 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr.[16] Magic Fair handled the film's international sales.[17] The film achieved a million admissions in seven days, making it the third best-selling Indonesian films in 2025, as well as the best-selling Indonesian animated film of all time and the best-selling Indonesian films of all time.[18] It reached more than two million admissions on the eleventh day of its release.[19]Jumbo became the highest-grossing Southeast Asian animation film of all time for earning over $8 million, surpassing Malaysian 2022 film Mechamato Movie.[20]
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