Jumbo

Don is a chubby kid who wants to prove he's more than the kid who never wins. He plans a stageplay for the local talent show based on a storybook his late parents wrote, but a bully steals the book at the worst moment. That same night a little ghost appears, asking Don to help reunite her with her parents' spirits. The pair form an unlikely friendship, working together to recover the book and help the ghost while Don learns what bravery and loyalty really mean, all against a backdrop of schoolyard pressure, imagination, and family memory.

Released in 2025, Jumbo was directed by Ryan Adriandhy and created by Widya Arifianti, with voice work from Prince Poetiray, Quinn Salman, Graciella Abigail, M. Yusuf Ozkan, and M. Adhiyat. The film blends family-friendly animation with fantasy elements and was marketed toward children and parents looking for heartfelt, light-hearted fare.

The film did not register major awards or nominations from high-profile international ceremonies, and there are no widely reported Oscar or Golden Globe mentions. It has, however, been noted by viewers for its warm tone and voice performances.

Audiences responded positively, giving the film a 7.7/10 average based on available votes, and it found a modest fanbase online. Parents and younger viewers have shared fan art and social media posts about favorite moments, especially the quieter scenes about memory and the spirited set pieces that mix humor with mild scares.

Critics and viewers praised Jumbo for its themes of friendship, grief, and self-worth, and for treating a child protagonist with genuine emotion. The story handles bullying and loss in a way that feels accessible, and the animation leans into whimsical, storybook visuals to match the in-film play. Overall it's an approachable family movie that leans more on heart than spectacle, and it gives its young lead room to grow without resorting to sentiment alone.