KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- There's no denying how much the Malaysian cinema scene has grown over the years, and 2025 proved it with a slate of releases that drew praise, global recognition, and maybe even sparked some debate.

However, putting aside personal opinions, what you might not know is just how many groundbreaking "firsts" emerged this year for local films - most of them produced by the local production house Astro Shaw.

Pushing beyond Malaysia's usual genre boundaries, this local production house has been releasing movies that explore new ideas, and their commitment to experimentation and innovation is helping shape the next chapter of Malaysian cinema.

Keluang Man

A standout example isKeluang Man, a rare foray into the superhe...