Munafik: Indonesia Gala Premiere

‘Munafik: Melawan Iblis’ Unleashes Spine-Chilling Stunts at Jakarta Gala Premiere

Marking a monumental new chapter for religious horror in Southeast Asia, the highly anticipated cross-border cinematic milestone Munafik: Melawan Iblis officially commenced its theatrical rollout with an exclusive Gala Premiere on August 24, 2026, at Epicentrum XXI in South Jakarta. Building massive momentum ahead of its nationwide theatrical debut on September 3, 2026, the red-carpet event drew an illustrious crowd. The screening successfully brought together visionary filmmakers, high-profile actors, industry leaders, media partners, and regional associates celebrating this landmark release.

The venue at Epicentrum XXI was meticulously transformed to reflect the deeply eerie, suspenseful, and spiritually heavy atmosphere of the film, immersing guests into a world of supernatural warfare. Adding to the intense atmosphere, lead actor Arya Saloka stunned the crowd during the program by performing a live “ruqyah” (exorcism) demonstration on the red carpet, fully channeling his character Ustaz Adam to give the audience a spine-tingling taste of the spiritual battles featured in the movie. Walking the carpet alongside this live stunt were the project’s key talents, including acclaimed director Guntur Soeharjanto, the creative producers, and the primary cast featuring Arya Saloka, Acha Septriasa, and Dimas Aditya.

As an intellectual property, Munafik: Melawan Iblis serves as a powerful official Indonesian adaptation of Syamsul Yusof’s legendary Malaysian horror franchise, building on the regional success that first sparked vast interest across international film markets. The narrative delivers a punchy psychological and spiritual hook, focusing on the agonizing trials of Ustaz Adam (Arya Saloka). Plagued by immense personal grief, Adam must confront a malicious web of dark entities surrounding a traumatized woman named Fitri (Acha Septriasa), seamlessly blending psychological trauma with supernatural action.

This ambitious project was brought to fruition by primary producers Unlimited Production working alongside Komet Productions as a core collaborative force. Solidifying this cross-border effort is a robust network of regional and distribution alliances. A comprehensive roster of studios and local partners—including Skop Productions Sdn. Bhd., Legacy Pictures, A&Z Films, Dwi Abisatya Persada, Lighthouse Capital Management, and TIX ID—all united to fund, produce, and effectively distribute the project across regional markets.