Malaysian movie Ejen Ali 2 is now raising the bar for animation movies in South-East Asia; rakes in more than RM52mil after just three weeks

The Star

2 days ago

After its stupendous success of its TV series and also first movie, 'Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria (EATM2)' is dominating the local films charts once again. And it has a whopping RM52 million to show for its success.
And not only it is ruling the roost in Malaysia, it is also tops in Brunei and also having a good run in Singapore and will debut in Indonesia on June 27. The film may also make its way to other South-East Asian countries and also has found dates to be shown in Australia and Canada.
The sequel to the popular franchise premiered three weeks ago, and surpassed the numbers milestone last week. The surge in earnings highlights increasing audience confidence in homegrown animation and strengthens the industry's prospects for regional and international expansion.
Nini Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, Media Prima Television Network and Primeworks Studios said, 'This success truly shows that local animation can create a big impact when it receives strong support from the audience.
"More than just box office collections, EATM2's achievements prove confidence in the quality of Malaysian-made content and give us new impetus to continue investing in the local animation industry and expand Ejen Ali's wings internationally with selected strategic partners.'
"The opening of this new screening is an important step in bringing Malaysian animation to the regional stage, and is hoped to open up new business opportunities in the licensing and merchandising sector through the sale of Ejen Ali branded products such as clothing, school supplies, games and so on.
"The film's performance demonstrates the growing recognition and affection for local animation among audiences, paving the way for Malaysian animation to expand and reach new heights," added Nini.
Since its premiere in on May 22, the movie has garnered an overwhelming response from a broad spectrum of viewers, including families, teenagers, and dedicated fans of the franchise.
In recent tv interview, audiences have consistently lauded its world-class technical production quality, moving storyline, and exhilarating cinematic experience, prompting many to watch it multiple times.
According to film director Usamah Zaid Yasin, this remarkable success is a testament to the extraordinary support from fans and their faith in local productions.
"I'm very grateful that this movie has received such an incredible response from audiences. I'm also deeply thankful to everyone at Primeworks Studios and WAU Animation who have worked tirelessly to promote this film," he said.
For the record, it has been a fantastic outing for Primework Studios this year. This is already the local outfit's second big outing this year after 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga'.
"Blood Brothers: Bara Naga" is an action movie produced by Skop Productions in collaboration with Primeworks Studios.
The film premiered in cinemas across the country on April 10, 2025. It stars Sharnaaz Ahmad, Syafiq Kyle, Shukri Yahaya, and Wan Hanafi Su, among others. The movie's trailer, which showcases intense action sequences and a drama about brotherhood, has garnered significant attention on social media. The film also features the direction of Syafiq Yusof and Abhilash Chandra.
It has already collected close to RM70 million in ticket sales, and by far the leader in the box-office charts this year, ensuring a double victory for Primeworks Studio.