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Prime Video may be pulling back on Southeast Asian originals, but Netflix continues to double down on originals from the region.
The streamer announced several Indonesian and Thai titles, as well as plans for a Chinese version in 2024.
One of the biggest titles on this streamer’s Indonesian slate is the sci-fi series nightmares and daydreamsmarks the first collaboration between Netflix and Joko Anwar.
Anwar’s horror films often receive positive reviews at the box office. slave of satan and its sequel are both in the top 10 list of highest-grossing films in the country.
Director Timo Jajanto returns with action movie shadow straysafter making the comedy-action film big 4 In 2022, it became the second most-watched non-English film on the streamer. shadow strays Starring Ario Bayu, Luqman Sardi, Marissa Anita, Nirina Zubir, Sita Nursanti, Fakhri Albar, and Asmara Abigail.
The Indonesian slate also includes: Fog without boundariesstarring Putri Marino, Titik Nordirected by Harwin Noviant and starring former basketball pro turned actor Denny Smargo.
Last year, Netflix invested in several Indonesian titles. cigarette girl and Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee, and Jessica Wonso. The country is Southeast Asia’s most populous country and has a growing streaming market.
In Thailand, these include: doctor climax (premiered in May), Kongdej Jaturanrasamee is on board as writer and director.he wrote and produced hungerIt was one of the streamer’s top non-English titles in 2023.
Other titles include science fiction series tomorrow and mea romantic comedy starring Ray MacDonald, Aerum Tavonsiri, and Pongsathorn Jonwillas. ready, set, love (first broadcast on February 15th), believers (first broadcast on March 27th), doctor climax and family drama master of the house.
The order is in stark contrast to Prime Video, which revealed last month that it was ceasing original production in Southeast Asia and moving to a “lean operating model” as part of a wave of global job cuts.
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Netflix’s Chinese version will also include comedy series Let’s talk about CHUas well as exploring the complexities of sex and love. born for the spotlightStarring Xie Yingxuan and Sheryl Yang.Second season of detective series victim game It will also be the first Chinese-language title to be relaunched by Netflix and premiered on the platform this year.
The streamer has been beefing up its Chinese content over the past year, including with a thriller series. copycat criminal It is attracting a lot of attention worldwide.workplace drama wave maker It also sparked public debate on gender, politics, and media in Taiwan. At the 58th Golden Chong Awards held in Taiwan, Netflix gave him 40 nominations and won 12 for his four Taiwanese series.
A spin-off series with a different title GG branchbased on Taiwan box office revenue marry my dead body. The film was Taiwan’s entry for the 2024 Academy Awards. Greg Sue reprises his role as a detective on the show.
Netflix spent much of the week announcing new content around the world, holding content showcases in the US, Spain, and the MENA region.