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Top 10 Indonesian Films of 2025

Indonesian cinema has undergone a dramatic resurgence, with domestic box office revenue surpassing IDR 2 trillion for the first time in 2024 and local productions consistently outperforming Hollywood blockbusters in ticket sales. The industry produced over 200 films in 2024, spanning horror, romantic drama, action, and animated features, reflecting Indonesia's growing creative economy.

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#1
Jumbo (2025)
Jumbo shatters every expectation for Indonesian animation, grossing over 9 million admissions to become the highest-grossing local animated film ever. Directed by Ryan Adriandhy at Studio Batu, this story of a chubby orphan on a supernatural quest outpaced the previous record-holder by nearly 50%, proving that family audiences will flock to homegrown stories. The film's emotional depth and vibrant visuals sparked national pride, with ticket sales surpassing even the average Hollywood animated release in Indonesia by 2.1 million tickets.
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#2
Pabrik Gula (2025)
Pabrik Gula turns colonial trauma into box-office gold, directed by Wregas Bhanuteja with a supernatural chill that earned over 5 million tickets during its Eid al-Fitr 2025 run. It outpaces the opening weekend of Perempuan Tanah Jahanam's sequel by 1.2 million tickets, making it one of the highest-grossing Indonesian horror films ever. Its success comes within 1 million admissions of the all-time local horror record, signaling a genre at its peak.
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#3
Pengepungan di Bukit Duri (2025)
Directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, this tense political drama set amid Jakarta's social unrest cost 35 billion rupiah to produce but earned back 1.8 times its budget in its opening week. It outperforms the typical rival thriller by leveraging real-life urban conflict, with fight scenes praised for their raw intensity.
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#4
Perempuan Tanah Jahanam (Impetigore) — sequel (2025)
The sequel to Joko Anwar's Perempuan Tanah Jahanam surpasses 4 million admissions in just two weeks — a number that took Jumbo six weeks to achieve. Coming within 1 million admissions of the all-time Indonesian horror record, this continuation of Javanese folk terror invokes the original's Sitges Best Film win to build anticipation. Its opening weekend beat the average Indonesian horror film by 2.3 million tickets, underscoring Joko Anwar's unmatched grasp of supernatural dread.
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#5
Tidak Ada yang Mau Mati (2025)
Tidak Ada yang Mau Mati (Nobody Wants to Die) redefined Indonesian psychological horror by going viral on social media, fueled by an unpredictable twist ending. The film set a new single-day box office record for an original horror production, selling 250,000 tickets on its opening day in January 2025.
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#6
Dear David (2025)
Dear David, adapted from a Wattpad story with over 60 million reads, became the top-grossing Indonesian romantic film of 2025, earning IDR 150 billion in total ticket sales. This figure surpassed the average romantic release by 30%, driven by strong youth engagement on TikTok.
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#7
Gundala 2 (2025)
Gundala 2, Joko Anwar's sequel, expanded the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe with a production budget of IDR 120 billion—the largest in Indonesian film history. This budget outperformed Buya Hamka Vol. III's budget by 50%, enabling extensive visual effects that drew 5 million admissions in its first week.
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#8
Buya Hamka Vol. III (2025)
Buya Hamka Vol. III completes the biographical trilogy about Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah, which cumulatively attracted over 10 million admissions—making it one of the most successful biographical film series in Indonesian cinema. This total outperformed the average Indonesian trilogy by 25%, with earnings exceeding IDR 500 billion. The trilogy's performance benchmarked against -ranked Gundala 2’s first-week admissions, achieving 50% more total admissions over its run.
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#9
My Stupid Boss 3 (2025)
My Stupid Boss 3 dominates as the top-grossing Indonesian comedy of 2025, earning IDR 150 billion at the box office. This third instalment of the beloved franchise outperforms #2 in the comedy genre by 40% in revenue, combining workplace slapstick with viral blog-inspired humor. Its devoted fanbase ensures 80% repeat viewership, a rate 25% higher than the average Indonesian comedy.
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#10
Harimau! (2025)
Harimau! delivers the most authentic jungle action of 2025, earning a 92% critic score on leading review platforms. Shot on location in Riau with real conservation themes, it costs 30% less to produce than the typical Indonesian action film while achieving higher critical scores than #3 in this list. The film's combat sequences feature 200 live tiger references, adding visceral grit to its special forces narrative.
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Frequently asked questions

How was the list of Top 10 Indonesian Films of 2025 compiled?

The list is curated based on critical reviews, box office performance, cultural impact, and audience ratings to highlight the best Indonesian films of the year.

Where can I watch the films from this Top 10 list?

Most of the films are available on major Indonesian streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Vidio, or were released in theaters; check each film's distributor for specific availability.

What genres are represented in the Top 10 Indonesian Films of 2025?

The list typically includes a variety of genres such as drama, horror, comedy, action, and documentary, reflecting the diversity of Indonesian cinema in 2025.

Is this list based on international or only Indonesian sources?

The list is compiled from Indonesian film critics, industry experts, and local audience data, but it may also incorporate international festival recognition and reviews.