MD Pictures, Indonesia’s prolific production powerhouse, has revealed an ambitious 2026 slate centered on remakes and franchise installments. Debuting at the JAFF Market, the lineup foregrounds a remake of Majid Majidi’s Oscar-nominated Iranian drama Children of Heaven and the final chapter of the popular Danur horror franchise, signaling a strategic push into high-concept storytelling and long-running series. Director Hanung Bramantyo will helm the Children of Heaven remake, aiming to reinterpret the beloved coming-of-age drama for new audiences while preserving the emotional core that made the original a standout. This project positions MD Pictures to capture both domestic and international viewers with a fresh Indonesian adaptation of a globally acclaimed film. Alongside the remake, MD Pictures is presenting the concluding installment of the Danur horror saga, tapping into the franchise’s dedicated fanbase and the Indonesian audience’s appetite for spine-tingling storytelling. The JAFF Market showcase highlights the studio’s commitment to expanding its genre catalog and leveraging franchise-building potential. MD Pictures’ JAFF Market slate underscores a broader strategy to grow Indonesian cinema’s footprint through remakes, sequels, and cross-border collaborations. By pairing a prestige-title remake with a climactic horror finale, the company aims to attract partners, distributors, and streaming platforms curious about Indonesia’s evolving production landscape.