Jakarta, April 8 -- Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya praised the national film industry's success in significantly increasing local movie viewership, reaching millions, during the 2025 Eid al-Fitr holiday period.

Data from various movie theater chains and film industry players highlighted the community's strong enthusiasm for local films.

"Local films have been able to dominate cinemas and welcomed positively by the community across the country," Harsya noted in a statement received on Monday.

Three local films released during the Eid holiday period have surpassed more than one million viewers: two horror films, Pabrik Gula and Qodrat 2, and an animated film, Jumbo.

Jumbo, produced by Visinema Pictures with contributions ...