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Papa Zola The Movie has surpassed RM68.2 million at the Malaysian box office, reaching 4.4 million audiences across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei, marking a significant milestone for Malaysian animation and reinforcing the growing regional appeal of homegrown content.
The film now stands as the No.1 highest-grossing Malaysian animated film of all time and the third highest-grossing Malaysian film of all time, reflecting Astro’s continued strength in developing commercially successful intellectual property that resonates with audiences both locally and regionally.
The film’s strong performance underscores Astro’s commitment to investing in premium local content and building scalable Malaysian IP capable of reaching wider audiences beyond domestic borders. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on compelling storytelling, Astro continues to play an important role in elevating Malaysia’s creative industry and bringing Malaysian stories to regional and global platforms.
Following its strong performance across Southeast Asia, Papa Zola The Movie is set to expand into GCC markets including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar, alongside releases in Turkey, India and Vietnam, marking the next phase of its international rollout. The introduction of localised audio versions will enable the film to better connect with audiences across diverse markets, reinforcing the growing international footprint of Malaysian animation.
Papa Zola The Movie is still showing in cinemas nationwide, allowing Malaysian audiences to continue experiencing the film during the festive and school holiday period.
