October 29, 2025 | 05:37 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian filmmaker Kimo Stamboel’s latest horror feature Abadi Nan Jaya has claimed the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Films list.
The zombie thriller attracted more than 11 million views within just days of its premiere on October 23, 2025.
According to Netflix’s weekly global rankings (October 20–26, 2025), Abadi Nan Jaya reached the top position in five countries and entered the Top 10 in 75 others, including Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Germany, France, South Africa, Turkey, the Dominican Republic, Canada, and Brazil.
“I wanted to create a zombie film that feels authentically Indonesian, not only through its setting and language but through its roots in local culture,” Kimo said in an official statement received by Tempo on Wednesday, October 29.
“From traditional herbal medicine and Javanese villages to family dynamics, seeing the film resonate globally proves that local stories can have universal appeal.”
Director of the film "Abadi Nan Jaya", Kimo Stamboel (left) and Producer Edwin Nazer at the gala premiere at Epicentrum XXI, Setiabudi, Jakarta, October 22, 2025. Tempo/Amston Probel
Eva Celia Earns Praise
Actress Eva Celia has drawn widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Karina in Abadi Nan Jaya. She said she was surprised that a film exploring themes of family, ambition, and loss could connect so strongly with audiences both in Indonesia and abroad.
“Abadi Nan Jaya may feature zombies, but at its core, it’s about family and humanity,” Eva said. “For me, this has been a deeply meaningful experience, bringing a story rooted in Indonesian culture to the world and witnessing the enthusiasm it received.”
The film also stars Mikha Tambayong, Marthino Lio, Dimas Anggara, and Donny Damara.
Cast member of the film "Abadi Nan Jaya", Eva Celia at the gala premiere at Epicentrum XXI, Setiabudi, Jakarta, October 22, 2025. The film "Abadi Nan Jaya" features Mikha Tambayong, Eva Celia, Dimas Anggara, and Donny Damara in a story about zombies directed by Kimo Stamboel. Tempo/Amston Probel
A Local Take on the Zombie Genre
Set in a remote village near Yogyakarta, Abadi Nan Jaya follows a family that runs a traditional herbal medicine business. The patriarch’s obsession with preserving his youth and authority leads to internal family conflict, and ultimately, a horrifying zombie outbreak.
Kimo revealed that the film’s zombie design was inspired by Indonesia’s native pitcher plant, a carnivorous species known for its unique texture and patterns.
“The pores and vein-like structures of the pitcher plant became the foundation for our zombie visuals,” he explained.
The screenplay was written by Kimo Stamboel, Khalid Kashogi, and Agasyah Karim, with Edwin Nazir serving as producer.
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