Ejen Ali: The Movie 2
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| Directed by | Usamah Zaid Yasin |
| Written by | Usamah Zaid Yasin Hilam Bin Muhammad Khairul Anwar Suwandi |
| Based on | Ejen Ali by Usamah Zaid Yasin |
| Produced by | Ayo Amirul Kevin Foo Salina Salmee Azi Shafian |
| Starring | Ida Rahayu Yusoff Noorhayati Maslini Omar Shafiq Isa Azman Zulkiply |
| Edited by | Nazmi Yatim Reuben Singham Usamah Zaid Yasin |
| Music by | Azri Yunus Hakim Kamal |
Production companies | WAU Animation Komet Productions |
| Distributed by | Primeworks Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | Malay |
| Budget | RM 10 million [1] |
| Box office | RM 59.3 Million[2] |
Ejen Ali: The Movie 2 (abbreviated as EATM2, sometimes also subtitled MISSION: SATRIA) is a Malaysian animated action-spy film directed by Usamah Zaid Yasin, that premiered on May 22, 2025.[3][4][5][6] The movie focuses on Ali’s struggle with the emergence of the SATRIA armored suit and the character Neonimus.[7][8][9]
It is the second film produced by WAU Animation after Ejen Ali: The Movie (2019). It is a continuation of the third season of the Ejen Ali series. Ejen Ali: The Movie 2 has grossed RM55.1 million by June 2025, and became the highest-ever grossing animated film in Malaysia.[10]
Premise
[edit]The conclusion of the Arena championship results in Alicia winning and being rewarded with I.R.I.S, while Ali is revealed and assigned to the secret project S.A.T.R.I.A. After being made the first pilot, Ali is knocked on by a previous old enemy, "Neonimus" who was defeated previously during the Cyberaya Transit systems' takeover. An old enemy with new threats makes Ali deploy the SATRIA, but things go challenging when 'Cero' also shows up, who is believed to be the core starter of the now disbanded gang, the "Numeros". In all this fight, Ali also face questions and mysteries about his friend Alicia with whom 'Cero' seems to have a connective past.
Voice cast
[edit]- Ida Rahayu Yusoff as Ali Ghazali/Comot/Satria
- Noorhayati Maslini as Alicia/Kid 2
- Shafiq Isa as Bakar/Ganz/Razman/Rajesh/News Anchor/Pirate #2
- Omar H. Ali as Amir/Lead Scientist
- Su Ling Chan as Elle
- Abu Shafian Abd Hamid as Dato' Othman
- Nurul Radhiah Ibrahim as Dos
- Ahmad Sufian Mazilan as Bobby
- Megat Zahrin Megat Hisham as Trez/Fit
- Aina Nadzir as Dayang
- M. Nasir as Cero
- Qayyim Zamani as Neonimus
- Azman Zulkiply as Rizwan/General Rama
Production
[edit]The film is expected to cost RM 10 million, which is higher than the first film's budget of RM 6.5 million. Production work began in early 2023 and involved local talent.[11]
WAU Animation also partnered with Tenaga Nasional Berhad as the main sponsor.[7]
Music
[edit]The film’s score is composed by Azri Yunus, as in the first movie.
The song "Hanya Kamu" performed by Dato' M. Nasir was released as the film’s theme song. It was co-written by Dato' M. Nasir and Azri Yunus.[12]
Release
[edit]WAU Animation officially announced the project on 13 September 2024 at the Malaysia Digital Content Festival 2024, revealing a first look at the SATRIA suit that will appear in the second film.[11] A second teaser video was released on 13 December 2024, introducing Neonimus as one of the new characters.[7] The third teaser was officially launched on 16 February 2025 during the 39th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) along with a special performance of "Hanya Kamu" by Dato' M. Nasir.[12][3][13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ Ariffin, Fatin (16 September 2024). "Sekuel Ejen Ali telan bajet RM10 juta". www.bharian.com.my (in Malay). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Navalan, S. (13 June 2025). "Malaysia's Ejen Ali 2 raises bar for animation movies in Southeast Asia". Asia News Network. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Ejen Ali: The Movie 2 - surpasses expectations with emotion, action and world-class animation". The Vibes. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Navalan, S. (5 February 2025). "Get ready for 'Ejen Ali 2' with local music legend M. Nasir's 'Hanya Kamu' as its OST; original 'Ejen Ali' re-released on Thursday (Feb 6)". The Star. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Hsia, Heidi (17 September 2024). ""Ejen Ali 2" aims to amass a bigger box office number". Cinema Online. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Tan, Ann (20 May 2025). ""Ejen Ali The Movie 2" returns with bigger mission in highly anticipated sequel". Cinema Online. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Anis Affandi (17 December 2024). "Ejen Ali The Movie 2 Teams Up Exclusively With Tenaga Nasional Berhad For An Epic Mission!". SirapLimau.
- ^ Entertainment, N. S. T. (20 May 2025). "#SHOWBIZ: 'Ejen Ali The Movie 2' set to repeat box office success | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Zikri, Arif (15 May 2025). "From facial bones to hair textures, what visual upgrades can fans expect in 'Ejen Ali The Movie 2'?". Malay Mail. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Navalan, S. (17 June 2025). "Super-hit movie Ejen Ali 2 achieves the highest box-office income for local and international animated films in Malaysia". The Star.
- ^ a b Nordin, Norhayati (13 September 2024). "Ejen Ali The Movie 2 to be released next year". Harian Metro.
- ^ a b Rahman, Ridzuan Abdul (16 February 2025). "Hening Rindu sung by Marsha wins AJL39". Harian Metro.
- ^ Husaini, Nabil (22 May 2025). "Don't Be A Spoiler Bandit! Moviegoers Called Out For Sharing Clips Of Ejen Ali The Movie 2 | TRP". The Rakyat Post. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Hsia, Heidi (22 May 2025). "WAU Animation expects RM60 million for "Ejen Ali The Movie 2"". Cinema Online. Retrieved 22 May 2025.