Visinema eyes Jumbo sequel and Queen of Malacca franchise
Indonesian studio Visinema is expanding with franchise plans for Queen of Malacca and a sequel to hit animated film Jumbo, putting 8216jumbo8217 sequel 8216queen malacca82 buzz at the center of Southeast Asia’s film push. Founder Angga Dwimas Sasongko targets early 2027 for Queen of Malacca as international partners circle.
Key Takeaways
- Visinema founder Angga Dwimas Sasongko is targeting the first quarter of 2027 for “Queen of Malacca,” now in post-production.
- He says the Southeast Asian fantasy epic will “definitely become the next franchise” for the Indonesian studio.
- Visinema is also developing a follow-up to animated blockbuster “Jumbo,” plus other titles through 2030.
- Blue Finch Films is handling worldwide sales, with distributor interest from China, Thailand and other markets.
- The studio aims to keep most financing in-house while deepening partnerships across Southeast Asia and China.
According to an exclusive report from Variety, Sasongko outlined the plans during the Malaysia International Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur. The update matters for fans tracking Indonesian IP that can travel beyond local cinemas—and for readers following Streaming & TV Alerts on regional franchises headed toward wider release.
When is Queen of Malacca expected to arrive?
“Queen of Malacca” is moving through post-production, with Sasongko aiming for a first-quarter 2027 release. He told Variety the project has drawn interest from potential distribution partners in China, Thailand and other international markets.
Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide sales. “We are currently in discussions with potential distribution partners,” Sasongko said. “It will definitely become the next franchise for Visinema.”
What kind of film is Queen of Malacca?
The film marks Sasongko’s return to directing after a two-year break and ranks among the most ambitious productions of his career. He said he spent eight years building the fantasy world.
The story mixes Southeast Asian martial arts, supernatural elements and extensive visual effects. Sasongko described it as creating a universe—“a mosaic of modern life inspired by regional mythology and traditions.” Beyond a single feature, he frames the title as the cornerstone of Visinema’s push for locally rooted IP with global reach.
Is a Jumbo sequel really on the cards?
Yes. Visinema is preparing five films for release in 2027 and developing an animation pipeline that extends through 2030. That slate includes a sequel to family IP “Nussa,” a superhero action-comedy animated feature slated for 2028, and a follow-up to “Jumbo,” one of Indonesia’s biggest box office hits of all time.
For Visinema, international collaboration is about more than cash. Since 2018, Sasongko said the company has generally limited external investment to below 40%, preferring partners who bring market access, expertise and long-term value. The studio wants deeper ties across mainland China, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines—pairing local identity with regional scale.