Speaking at a press conference for the launch of the Indonesia Animation Report 2026 in Jakarta, Riefky revealed that the domestic animation economy surged from approximately Rp240 billion (US$15.3 million) in 2015 to Rp800 billion (US$51 million USD) by 2025.
"This achievement means our animation economy has increased more than 3.3-fold in the past 10 years, maintaining an average annual growth rate of 13 percent," Riefky stated.
The minister highlighted that revenues specifically generated from local animation IP skyrocketed by 280 percent by 2025 compared to the previous decade.
For years, Indonesian studios primarily functioned as back-end service providers, animating projects for major international Hollywood and Asian franchises.
However, the latest data underscores a profound structural transformation toward creative sovereignty.
According to the ministry, members of the Indonesian Animation Industry Association (AINAKI) now collectively own 299 original local character IPs.
A prime example of this commercial viability is the hit animated feature film Jumbo.
Produced by the Indonesian studio Visinema, the film drew over 10 million viewers to theaters, proving that homegrown narratives can compete at scale.
"This success clearly demonstrates that the quality of our animators' work has reached a highly competitive level and is ready for economic sovereignty," Riefky noted.
To sustain this momentum, the Indonesian government is actively strengthening the creative ecosystem.
Future initiatives will focus on research-backed policymaking, robust intellectual property protection, and pioneering IP-based financing models to help independent studios secure capital.
The newly released Indonesia Animation Report 2026 serves as the country's first comprehensive blueprint, mapping out the current landscape, untapped potential, and structural challenges facing the rapidly evolving national industry.
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