Indonesia’s Film Sector Shows Strong Potential for Regional Growth, Report Reveals

Indonesia’s screen industry is entering what a new JAFF Market–Cinepoint study calls a “decisive new phase,” with local films driving attendance, investor confidence rising, and the market outperforming its Southeast Asian peers. The Film Industry Report 2025 positions Indonesia as the region’s fastest-growing theatrical market. Admissions for Indonesian films hit 82 million in 2024, projected to surpass 100 million in five years. Local productions dominated the national box office in 2024, with top titles attracting millions of admissions. The box office surged from $75 million in 2020 to $392 million in 2024, outperforming Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand.