MD Entertainment Sets 'Pabrik Gula' Sequel for Early 2028
The Indonesian studio also outlined three Imax titles for 2027 and a 12-to-13-film slate, announced at Taiwan Creative Content Fest.
MD Entertainment will release a sequel to its 2025 horror hit 'Pabrik Gula' in early 2028, the Indonesian studio announced at Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei, according to Variety. The announcement was made by Astrid Wienardi, MD's head of content licensing and global business.
The studio also has three Imax films planned for 2027. One of the three will draw on the YouTube animated series 'Dhot Design'. MD's Imax relationship began with 'Badarawuhi', the prequel to 'KKN di Desa Penari' and the first Southeast Asian film shot for the format.
MD is planning 12 to 13 releases in 2027, led by horror alongside comedy and drama. 'Ivanna 2' is due early next year.
Streaming and broadcast expansion
A second season of the Netflix drama 'Ipar Adalah Maut' is in the works and could launch on Netflix next year. A deal with iQIYI unveiled in mid-October will see two titles roll out by December and a third in the first quarter of 2027.
The company took control of free-to-air channel NET TV in a deal worth up to $105 million, and has brought in investment from Korea's SBS.
'Pabrik Gula' sold more than 5 million tickets in Indonesia before releasing in Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, the U.S. and Europe. 'KKN di Desa Penari' sold 10.7 million tickets in Indonesia, a national record at the time.
Quick answers
When is the 'Pabrik Gula' sequel coming out?
MD Entertainment plans to release it in early 2028.
How many Imax films does MD Entertainment have planned for 2027?
Three, one of which will draw on the YouTube animated series 'Dhot Design'.
Will 'Ipar Adalah Maut' return for a second season?
A second season is in the works and could launch on Netflix next year.