Yogyakarta, 26 November 2025 — The atmosphere inside JAFF (Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival) Market 2025 felt electric on opening day, especially during the much-anticipated “Future Slate” presentations. Among the studios drawing serious attention was VMS Studios, which officially unveiled its 2026 film lineup. Instead of dropping just teasers, VMS delivered something much more strategic — a multi-genre slate announcement that shows their confidence stepping into next year’s theatrical battleground.
The studio confirmed four upcoming films for 2026: Penerbangan Terakhir, Hope, Keluarga Suami Adalah Hama, and Jurit Malam. Each film carries a distinct creative ambition — from disaster thriller to emotional drama, family satire to supernatural-military horror — forming a slate that speaks directly to Indonesia’s evolving cinema tastes and global festival curiosity.
✈️ Penerbangan Terakhir — When Fear Flies at 30,000 Feet
This aerial thriller explores the tension of survival inside a commercial flight facing a catastrophic threat mid-air. VMS presented it not just as a disaster film, but a story about human courage under uncertainty, a tone that premium festivals constantly seek. The upcoming 2026 film shows potential for both theatrical mass appeal and festival lane respect, keeping practical cinematography at its heart rather than CGI overload. Early JAFF Market reactions from industry insiders hinted it could become a standout title for international programmers scouting SEA thrillers.
❤️ Hope — A Reminder That Trauma Needs No Explosions
In contrast, Hope brings emotional realism. It tells a deeply personal story rooted in loss, recovery, and finding purpose again. What makes it special (and highly searchable) is its styling as a film that pushes heart-powered drama without unnecessarily dramatic staging. Gen Z audiences who’ve grown tired of “hyper-acted crying scenes” may find comfort here, because it allows space for connection without shouting emotions at viewers. It’s a quieter film, but with heavy emotional echo — something lifestyle readers and festival-film lovers always talk about long after credits roll.
🧹 Keluarga Suami Adalah Hama — Sharp Comedy. Sharper Truths.
This family satire leans into social irony that Indonesian audiences can relate to: toxic in-law dynamics, societal expectations, generational culture clash and exaggerated domestic drama with sarcastic humor. VMS knows comedy films often trend faster online, but this one carries SEO value because of its intersection between humor and familiar social commentary. The title itself is searchable candy — funny, meme-able, but reflective. Several attendees compared its vibe to Gen Z humor culture, where heavy family issues are processed through jokes that hit painfully close to home.
💀 Jurit Malam — Military Horror Meets Local Legend
Closing the slate was Jurit Malam, a supernatural horror built in military territory. Not your usual haunted house narrative, this one mixes ghost folklore, soldier tension, tactical stakes, and spiritual terror. It leans into a cinematic territory rarely explored in Indonesian horror: the ghost-war battlefield. VMS hinted the visuals will prioritize sound-based dread, night-vision mood palettes, and psychological pressure in squad-based storytelling. Industry responses at Market suggested Jurit Malam could push VMS toward a bold new IP path if executed well by 2026.
