Another milestone for Indonesian cinema is about to make waves worldwide. The latest work by renowned director Kimo Stamboel, Abadi Nan Jaya, will premiere globally on Netflix starting October 23, 2025.
This film is far from your typical horror. Abadi Nan Jaya is Indonesia’s first zombie film produced exclusively for the Netflix streaming platform, offering a unique blend of suspense, family drama, and rich local culture.
Set in a traditional village near Yogyakarta, the film immerses viewers in a mystical world and the everyday life of a close-knit rural community steeped in local wisdom. The story centers around a family of traditional herbal medicine makers.
The patriarch’s ambition to create a potion of immortality to preserve the family business leads to disaster. His experiment triggers a fast-spreading zombie outbreak that threatens the entire village.
Amid the chaos, the family faces a painful choice: preserve their deeply rooted traditions or fight to survive at any cost.
Horror with a Distinctly Indonesian Flavor
Unlike Western zombie films often set in modern cities with advanced technology, Abadi Nan Jaya frames horror through the lens of Indonesian culture. From Javanese rituals and herbal medicine philosophy to village mysticism, these elements are woven deeply into the narrative.
Kimo Stamboel, known for hits like Ratu Ilmu Hitam and Perempuan Tanah Jahanam, presents this film as a reflection on human greed and the clash between modernity and tradition.
Star-Studded Cast and Stunning Cinematography
The film features a stellar cast including Mikha Tambayong, Eva Celia, Dimas Anggara, Donny Damara, and Marthino Lio, who bring depth and emotional complexity to their characters.
With breathtaking cinematography, a gripping yet heartfelt storyline, and authentic cultural richness, Abadi Nan Jaya is poised to become one of Netflix’s most talked-about releases this year.
Get Ready to Be Chilled and Moved
According to News on Netflix, the film’s greatest strength lies in its ability to blend horror with a universally relevant message—about family, cultural heritage, and the price of ambition.
Zombies may be terrifying, but what’s even scarier is when humans lose sight of the balance between tradition and obsession.
Abadi Nan Jaya — a grounded, haunting story that will leave a lasting impression and thrill audiences worldwide.
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