Jakarta, March 18, 2025 — After hosting a series of Gala Premieres and the ‘Family Day Out’ Gala Premiere, which brought families together, the animated film JUMBO instantly became a hot topic among viewers. Those who watched it early described JUMBO as a heartwarming story with stunning animation quality.
Meanwhile, many viewers were pleasantly surprised by the film directed by Ryan Adriandhy. One of them, music video director Aco Tenri, mentioned that there were lots of comedy bits in JUMBO.
“Wow, JUMBO! So many small/comedic bits that are incredibly funny. Not to mention the ending, FANTASTIC, according to Nurman!” said Aco Tenri via his X account.
“Super cool and the animation is top-notch!” said musician Gerald Situmorang, who also watched JUMBO during the gala premiere.
“First reaction after watching, I can say I was completely mesmerized by the visuals of JUMBO. So proud that Indonesian animation looks this smooth! The voice cast was amazing, and the emotion really came through. Plus, the character Don is just so endearing,” said the account @moviegoersID.
“We were really inspired by the brave, imaginative, and playful characters. We hope JUMBO can bring a sense of comfort and safety to anyone who watches it. We want everyone to feel the warmth and closeness reflected in the visuals of JUMBO, like being hugged by the film,” said Ryan Adriandhy, Head of Animation Development at Visinema Studios and Writer/Director of JUMBO.
The Gala Premiere ‘Family Day Out’ on March 16, 2025, also became a special moment for families to spend quality time together and feel the warmth of family again. The animated film JUMBO was worked on by more than 420 Indonesian creators, and the Gala Premiere ‘Family Day Out’ was a way to honor those who contributed to bringing this beautiful film to the big screen, available in theaters starting this Lebaran.
The atmosphere at the Gala Premiere ‘Family Day Out’ was quite unique. Many public figures attended with their families. JUMBO truly is a movie for everyone. The audience was immersed in both tears and joy together.
Social media account unirereza shared on social media, “JUMBO’s magic that I personally saw during the screening on March 15: suddenly, people who didn’t know each other started playing and chatting closely, and kids were playing like they’d known each other since birth. Grown-ups were greeting each other like cousins who hadn’t met in a while. Hahaha. Real family gathering vibes, don’t know where it came from 😆🤣🥰 LEBARAN VIBES SO STRONG WHILE WATCHING!”
Director, producer, and screenwriter Ernest Prakasa gave his praise, “In the future, I hope it won’t be too long from now, we’ll see more cool animated films from local creators. When they’re asked, many will surely answer, ‘I dared because I watched JUMBO.’”
Positive Reception in 20 Cities Across Indonesia
Meanwhile, the high enthusiasm from Indonesian viewers for the animated film JUMBO was also evident from the quick sell-out of tickets in 20 cities during the special screenings of JUMBO. Tickets were sold starting March 10, with special screenings held on March 15.
The 20 cities that hosted the special screenings of JUMBO were Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung, Cirebon, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Solo, Surabaya, Malang, Medan, Pekanbaru, Lampung, Padang, Samarinda, Denpasar, Makassar, and Ambon. From these 20 locations, the ticket occupancy rate reached 95.5%.
Chief of Content Officer at Visinema Studios and Producer of JUMBO, Anggia Kharisma, expressed that the support from all Indonesian viewers meant a great deal for the film. More than that, she stated that this success is not only for JUMBO but also a major boost for the local animation industry to grow further.
“JUMBO is the result of the dedication, commitment, discipline, and heartfelt work of hundreds of creators who made this imagination come to life for audiences to enjoy in theaters. Therefore, the support from all viewers is very meaningful to further open up opportunities for local talent to develop even better. JUMBO is a safe, comfortable film that’s a perfect choice for the whole family to enjoy during this Lebaran season,” said Anggia Kharisma.
Ready to embark on a magical adventure with Don and his friends? Watch the animated film JUMBO in theaters starting Lebaran 2025! For the latest information, follow the official social media accounts @visinemaid and @jumbofilm_id.
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