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Jakarta, 2 December 2025 — PT Digital Mediatama Maxima Tbk (DMMX), through its subsidiary PT Bumilangit Entertainment Corpora, has officially announced the development of the upcoming feature film Si Buta dari Gua Hantu: Mata Malaikat (The Blind Warrior from the Phantom Cave: Angel Eyes). The announcement was made during the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, marking a major step in advancing Indonesia’s character-based intellectual property ecosystem.
According to DMMX Group, this initiative strengthens the company’s presence in the broader creative industry while supporting the growth of iconic Indonesian IPs. As reported by Mediasaham.com, the project underscores the Group’s strategy to enrich its content portfolio and deepen the integration of its AI-powered Smart Retail Platform.
A Legendary Indonesian Icon Returns to the Big Screen
Si Buta dari Gua Hantu is one of Indonesia’s most iconic martial arts comic characters, with a legacy spanning nine feature films and an 86-episode television series. For this new adaptation, Bumilangit has appointed Charles Gozali as Director, with MAGMA Entertainment—renowned for its action-horror titles Qodrat (2022) and Qodrat 2 (2025)—serving as the production company.
Film production is scheduled to begin in 2026, with theatrical release targeted for 2027.
Created in 1967 by legendary comic artist Ganes TH, the character remains one of Indonesia’s most recognized IPs, spanning more than 180 comic volumes and amassing over 20 million readers. The story follows a blind martial arts warrior from 1870s Banten who journeys across the archipelago fighting crime and oppression.
The upcoming adaptation will focus on one of the character’s most celebrated arcs: his confrontation with Mata Malaikat, a ruthless blind crime lord, set against the backdrop of Dutch colonial rule.
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Statements from Key Stakeholders
Bismarka Kurniawan, Founder and CEO of Bumilangit, emphasized the cultural significance of the project:
“Adapting such a longstanding and beloved Indonesian character into a feature film is an honor. We are committed to delivering a film that resonates with audiences and strengthens national pride.”
Director Charles Gozali, who also serves as CEO of MAGMA Entertainment, expressed similar enthusiasm:
“For us, this is more than a film—it is part of our dream to preserve, celebrate, and introduce Indonesia’s legacy of stories to future generations. We are proud to revive one of the country’s most iconic IPs.”
Budiasto Kusuma, CEO of DMMX Group, highlighted the broader strategic value:
“We are pleased to see Bumilangit and MAGMA collaborate to bring this legendary character back to the big screen. This initiative adds significant value to the DMMX ecosystem, especially in enriching the content offering of our AI-powered Smart Retail Platform.”
Bumilangit
Bumilangit is an IP-based entertainment group that manages one of Asia’s largest collections of comic heroes and martial arts characters—totaling more than 1,200 characters, including Gundala, Sri Asih, Godam, and Virgo. The company focuses on film and animation production, comic publishing, licensing & merchandising, and digital initiatives.
PT Digital Mediatama Maxima Tbk (DMMX)
DMMX is a leading Indonesian technology company specializing in cloud-based digital advertising solutions with nationwide reach. The company integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its services to enable smart retail operations and personalized customer engagement. DMMX has also formed strategic partnerships with international technology and business partners.
MAGMA Entertainment
MAGMA Entertainment is a film production company continuing the creative legacy of Garuda Film, founded by the late Hendrick Gozali. Established in 2003 by Linda Gozali and Charles Gozali, MAGMA has produced several notable Indonesian box-office titles, including Qodrat (2022), Qodrat 2 (2025), Pemukiman Setan (2024), and Tumbal Darah (2025). Its portfolio also spans drama and comedy, such as Sobat Ambyar / The Heartbreak Club for Netflix (2022), Juara (2016), Nada Untuk Asa (2015), Finding Srimulat (2013), Demi Dewi (2010), and Rasa (2009).
