Indonesia's Highest-Grossing Films of 2022: Which One's Your Favorite?

The Indonesian film industry has rebounded after being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is evident from the numerous Indonesian films that have drawn millions of viewers to cinemas.

Cited from the official website of Indonesian Films (FI) [https://databoks.katadata.co.id/tags/film-indonesia](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/tags/film-indonesia), *KKN di Desa Penari* was named the highest-grossing film in 2022, and even of all time. Produced by Manoj Punjabi, this film recorded 9.23 million viewers in cinemas.

*KKN di Desa Penari* is adapted from a horror story that went viral on Twitter in 2019. According to the author, the story is based on the true experiences of a group of university students undertaking a Community Service Program (KKN) in an undisclosed village.

Another Indonesian film that captivated the public's attention is *Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion*. Directed by Joko Anwar, this film attracted 6.39 million cinemagoers.

There's also *Miracle in Cell No. 7*, which recorded 5.85 million viewers. Adapted from a South Korean film, it has been remade in several countries with different versions, namely Turkey, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Spain, India, and Canada.

Here is a list of the 15 Indonesian films with the most viewers in cinemas from the beginning of the year until November 23, 2022:

1. KKN di Desa Penari (9,233,847 viewers)
2. Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion (6,390,970 viewers)
3. Miracle in Cell No. 7 (5,851,595 viewers)
4. Ngeri-ngeri Sedap (2,886,121 viewers)
5. Ivanna (2,793,775 viewers)
6. Sayap-Sayap Patah (2,426,084 viewers)
7. Mencuri Raden Saleh (2,350,741 viewers)
8. Kukira Kau Rumah (2,220,180 viewers)
9. The Doll 3 (1,764,077 viewers)
10. Qodrat (1,675,561 viewers)
11. Jailangkung: Sandekala (1,546,295 viewers)
12. Kuntilanak 3 (1,313,304 viewers)
13. Pamali (880,618 viewers)
14. Inang (828,168 viewers)
15. Dear Nathan: Thank You Salma (754,744 viewers)