#SHOWBIZ: RM40.6mil in 13 days: 'Ejen Ali' sequel is highest-grossing local animated film
Produced by Primeworks Studios and Wau Animation, EATM2 has surpassed the previous record holder, Mechamato Movie, which garnered RM35.9 million at the box office in 2022.
In a statement yesterday, the film's director, Usamah Zaid Yasin, attributed this success to the enduring appeal of local animated movies among viewers.
"EATM2 builds upon the legacy of 'Ejen Ali The Movie' on a grander scale, establishing itself as a must-see for the entire family," he said.
"Our production team extends its gratitude to over 2.5 million viewers for their unwavering support.
"This triumph is not just ours, but a victory for the entire local animation industry. Thank you, Malaysia, for believing in our own stories."
Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios chief executive officer, Nini Yusof, commented, "With this momentum, EATM2 continues to pave the way for local animated films to penetrate the international market."
EATM2 follows 12-year-old superspy Ejen Ali as he confronts a phantom menace named Ciro, utilising more advanced espionage technology than ever before.
Ali becomes the pilot for a high-stakes mission within Satria, an elite programme powered by an AI-assisted mecha suit.
The mission takes a darker turn when the mysterious hacker Neonimus resurfaces, driven by a personal vendetta against Ali.
Compared to the 2019 original, 'Ejen Ali The Movie', this sequel boasts more explosive action and a deeper, more immersive narrative.
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