Levitating (, ) is a 2026 supernatural drama film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja from a screenplay he co-wrote with Defi Mahendra and Alicia Angelina. The film stars Angga Yunanda as a young man who aspires to be the shaman of a trance party. It also stars Maudy Ayunda, Anggun, Bryan Domani, and Chicco Kurniawan. It is an international co-production of Indonesia, Singapore, and France.
It had its world premiere on 24 January 2026 at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, competing at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 23 April 2026.
Plot
Bayu dreams of becoming the shaman of a trance party in order to raise enough money to prevent his village from being evicted.
Cast Angga Yunanda as Bayu Maudy Ayunda as Laksmi Anggun as Teacher Asri Chicco Kurniawan as Pawit Bryan Domani as Ananto Indra Birowo as Bayu's father Ganindra Bimo as Fahri Muhammad Asyrof Al-Ghifari as cafe visitor Aimee Janice as Bayu's cousin Buyung Ispramadi as the senior stargazer Ivonne Dahler as Mrs. Nana
Production In February 2024, it was reported that Wregas Bhanuteja would direct his third feature film, with Tan Si En of Momo Film Co serving as a co-producer. In August 2024, the cast of the film was announced, including Angga Yunanda, Maudy Ayunda, Bryan Domani, Chicco Kurniawan, Indra Birowo, Ganindra Bimo, and Anggun in her film acting debut. In September 2024, it was presented at the Asian Project Market, held during the Busan International Film Festival, where it won the CJ ENM Award. It was also reported that Patrice Nezan of French production company Les Contes Modernes would serve as a co-producer.
In March 2025, it was reported that Taiwan-based company Aview Images would co-produce the film during its slate announcement at the FilmArt. In May 2025, the project received a post-production grant from Purin Pictures.
KG Media, Masih Belajar Pictures, RVO Horizon and Anami Films financed the film.
Principal photography took place for twenty four days and had wrapped in October 2024.
Release Levitating had its world premiere on 24 January 2026, competing at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 23 April 2026.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Festival Film Bandung22 August 2026 Highly Commended Film Levitating Highly Commended Director Wregas Bhanuteja Highly Commended Supporting Actor Indra Birowo Highly Commended Screenplay Wregas Bhanuteja, Alicia Angelina, and Defi Mahendra Highly Commended Original Score Yennu Ariendra Asian Academy Creative Awards3 December 2026Best Feature Film – Indonesia Levitating Best Actor in a Leading Role – Indonesia Angga Yunanda Best Actress in a Leading Role – Indonesia Anggun
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