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Indonesian Zombie Series 'Zona Merah' Expands to Feature Film

Entertainment4/28/2026
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The popular Indonesian zombie series 'Zona Merah' is being adapted into a feature film titled 'Zona Merah: Dead City'. The film will debut at the Cannes Film Market with international sales handled by Barunson E&A, the company credited with 'Parasite'. Principal photography began in April.

Facts First

  • The Indonesian zombie series 'Zona Merah' is being adapted into a feature film titled 'Zona Merah: Dead City'.
  • The film will debut at the Cannes Film Market and be sold internationally by Barunson E&A.
  • The original series accumulated over 34 million views on Vidio and boosted its subscriber numbers.
  • Principal photography began on April 7 and is scheduled to conclude in May.
  • The film's plot expands the crisis to a second city as protagonist Maya hunts for her younger brother.

What Happened

The Indonesian zombie series 'Zona Merah' is being adapted into a feature film titled 'Zona Merah: Dead City'. The film will debut at the Cannes Film Market, where international sales will be handled by Barunson E&A, a Seoul-based company credited with the film 'Parasite'. The film is produced by Screenplay Films. Principal photography began on April 7 and is scheduled to conclude in May.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of the original series, you may soon have access to a new chapter of the story in a feature film format. The involvement of Barunson E&A, known for its work on 'Parasite', suggests the film could receive significant international promotion, potentially making it available to a wider audience. The film's debut at Cannes is a major step toward that global distribution.

What's Next

The film will be presented at the Cannes Film Market as part of Barunson E&A's slate, which also includes other Asian projects like 'Inherit' from Thailand and 'Ghost in the Cell' from Indonesia. This exposure could lead to sales to distributors worldwide, which might bring the film to international theaters or streaming platforms later this year or in 2027.

Perspectives

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Film Producers view the expansion of "Zona Merah" into a feature film as a "natural progression both commercially and creatively" due to its strong audience connection.
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Industry Executives contend that Indonesia's genre landscape is at an "inflection point" where local stories are increasingly resonating on a global scale.