Entertainment · Film · 9 hrs ago
MD Entertainment Plans 2028 Sequel to Indonesian Horror Hit ‘Pabrik Gula’
Indonesian studio MD Entertainment will release a “Pabrik Gula” sequel in early 2028.
The original horror film sold more than 5 million tickets in Indonesia before reaching cinemas in several other countries.
MD also plans three Imax films for 2027, including one based on the animated YouTube series “Dhot Design.”
The studio plans 12 to 13 film releases in 2027, with horror leading its mix of genres.
MD’s other upcoming projects include “Ivanna 2,” due early next year, and a second season of its Netflix drama “Ipar Adalah Maut,” which could arrive on the platform next year.
The studio uses audience feedback to decide whether to extend its stories, and says local identity is central to its films.
Its plans show how MD is building film and streaming projects around Indonesian stories and folklore.
MD Entertainment plans to release a sequel to the Indonesian horror hit “Pabrik Gula” in early 2028.
Astrid Wienardi, the company’s head of content licensing and global business, announced the plan at Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei.
The 2025 original sold more than 5 million tickets in Indonesia and later traveled to several international markets.
MD also plans three Imax films and 12 to 13 releases in 2027.
- Who
- MD Entertainment plans the sequel. Astrid Wienardi announced the plan.
- What
- A sequel to the horror film “Pabrik Gula” is planned.
- When
- The sequel is planned for early 2028.
- Where
- The announcement was made at Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei.
- Why
- The original’s popularity and more than 5 million tickets sold in Indonesia persuaded MD to commit to a second installment.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pabrik Gula” sold more than 5 million tickets in Indonesia.
Astrid Wienardi announced the sequel plan at Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei.
MD plans three Imax films and 12 to 13 releases.
MD plans to release the “Pabrik Gula” sequel.
- Original release year
- 2025
- Indonesia ticket sales
- More than 5 million
- Sequel target
- Early 2028
- Imax films planned
- Three in 2027
- MD releases planned
- 12 to 13 in 2027
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What people are saying
The golden rule for us is that the universal appeal should never mean stripping away local identity
Local identity is very important for MD. Without local identity, we lose the soul of the story.
‘Ivanna’ was moderately accepted in Indonesia market, but it did fascinatingly well in Vietnam