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‘Jumbo’ Sequel, ‘Queen of Malacca’ Franchise Plans on the Cards as Indonesia’s Visinema Eyes Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian studio Visinema is planning to turn its fantasy film “Queen of Malacca” into its next major franchise, with a release targeted for the first quarter of 2027. The project signals the company’s push to build locally rooted intellectual property that can travel internationally, while expanding its production slate and regional partnerships.
Founder and director Angga Dwimas Sasongko says the film, now in post-production, has been developed over eight years and combines Southeast Asian martial arts, mythology, supernatural elements and visual effects. Blue Finch Films is handling worldwide sales, while potential distribution partners in China, Thailand and other markets are being discussed; Visinema also plans five 2027 films, a “Jumbo” sequel, another “Nussa” film and animation projects through 2030.
In short
- Visinema targets a 2027 “Queen of Malacca” release.
- The fantasy film is planned as a franchise.
- A “Jumbo” sequel is also in development.
Explained simply
Indonesian film studio Visinema produces films rooted in Southeast Asian culture, mythology and martial arts traditions. Most regional film studios, including Visinema, have historically focused on making standalone films rather than developing franchises—film series that expand across multiple releases.
Creating film franchises is difficult for Southeast Asian studios because the global entertainment market is dominated by major producers based in Hollywood, Japan and other large film industries. These established producers already control many major franchises and have extensive international distribution networks that smaller regional studios typically lack.
Visinema's expansion into franchise filmmaking reflects a broader effort by Southeast Asian studios to develop original intellectual property that works both locally and internationally. By combining traditional storytelling with modern visual effects and establishing worldwide distribution partnerships, these studios hope to break into the lucrative market for franchise films.
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