Papa Zola The Movie

Papa Zola The Movie
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNizam Razak
Written byNizam Razak
Based onBoBoiBoy
by Nizam Razak
Produced byNizam Razak
Noor Ezdiani Ahmad Fawzi
StarringNizam Razak
Ieesya Isandra
Noor Ezdiani Ahmad Fawzi
Edited byRaja Nukman Raja Mohd Noordin
Music byFarique Nadzir
Adah Kahir
Simmy Lor
Production
company
Distributed byAstro Shaw
Release dates
  • 6 December 2025 (2025-12-06) (GSC)
  • 11 December 2025 (2025-12-11)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguageMalay
Box officeRM 68.2 million

Papa Zola The Movie is a 2025 Malaysian animated science fiction action comedy film written, directed and produced by Nizam Razak.[1][2][3] It was released in Malaysia on 11 December 2025.[4][5][6]

Synopsis

Papa Zola, a head of a family and a father who works as a food delivery rider and several other part-time jobs in order to support his family's life. However, behind their normal life, Papa Zola and his wife Mama Zila actually do not remember the past story they once went through, which was protecting Earth from aliens as members of the Protect and Prevent Agency (PAPA).

One day, Earth is suddenly attacked by aliens who use advanced technology that turns the city into a game-like battlefield filled with challenges and obstacles. Papa Zola's daughter, Pipi, is kidnapped by the aliens during the chaos, which causes Papa Zola to return to the PAPA agency together with YonB to save his daughter. At the same time, the aliens try to use the Power Sphera Cimubot to change the real world into a simulation world with the purpose of conquering Earth.

Now Papa Zola has a clear mission; save the world and his daughter Pipi.

Voice cast

  • Nizam Razak as Papa Zola
  • Noor Ieesya Isandra as Pipi Zola
  • Noor Ezdiani Ahmad Fawzi as Mama Zila
  • Yusuf Bahrin as Kachax
  • Abdul Aziz as YonB
  • Nurfathiah Diaz as
    • BoBoiBoy
    • Oboi
  • Dzubir Mohammed Zakaria as
    • Gopal
    • Opal

Production

The title was initially revealed as Papa Zola: Game On. During MONSTA CON 2023 at GSC LaLaport BBCC, MONSTA announced the film was titled Papa Zola: The Movie and expected to premiere in December 2024 during the school holidays.[7]

This followed news that the character Papa Zola would be dropped from the upcoming BoBoiBoy movie due to fan requests. During Ramadan 2024, a short film was released on April 4, leading to the movie being postponed to 2025.[8][9]

Release

Papa Zola The Movie was released in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei[10] on 11 December 2025.[11][12] It was originally planned to release in December 2024.

It was released in Indonesia on 23 January 2026.[13]

It is scheduled to release in Bahrain, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam in April 2026 in regional dub languages.[14]

Reception

Box office

Days of screening Cumulative sales Ref
4 days (14 December 2025) RM10 million [15][16]
11 days (21 December 2025) RM25.6 million [17]
18 days (28 December 2025) RM43 million [18]
22 days (1 January 2026) RM50 million [19]
27 days (6 January 2026) RM55.5 million [20]
35 days (14 January 2026) RM60 million [21]
50 days (29 January 2026) RM65 million [22]
64 days (12 February 2026) RM68.2 million [23]

References

  1. ^ "Monsta Releases Teaser Trailer For Papa Zola The Movie". BERNAMA. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  2. ^ Patrick, Ian Jeremiah (2025-05-02). "In just under 24 hours, teaser for Monsta's 'Papa Zola: The Movie' amasses two million views across platforms (VIDEO)". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  3. ^ "Monsta's new animation lineup excites global fans with Mechamato and BoBoiBoy". newswav.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  4. ^ "Malaysia's Monsta announces global theatrical release for 'Papa Zola The Movie'". AnimationXpress. 2025-10-21. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  5. ^ "'Papa Zola The Movie' bursts onto the big screen this month — here's why it's the ultimate family film night pick". Malay Mail. 2025-12-06. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  6. ^ Bernama (2025-12-11). "'Papa Zola' embarks on his first solo feature-length adventure". Free Malaysia Today | FMT. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  7. ^ "Episod Terakhir BoboiBoy Baraju Dipuji Setaraf Filem, Raih 1 Juta Tontonan Dalam 21 Minit... Peminat Makin Tak Sabar Nak Tonton Papa Zola The Movie | Gempak". gempak.com (in Malay). 2025-11-22. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  8. ^ DZULKIFLY, SITI ATHIRAH (2021-11-17). "Papa Zola digugurkan dalam filem animasi BoboiBoy akan datang". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  9. ^ Zahar, Fahim (2023-10-31). "P.A.P.A Movie Game On Akan Tiba Disember 2024 – Filem Pertama Papa Pipi". Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  10. ^ Wong, Silvia. "'Papa Zola The Movie' becomes Malaysia's biggest ever animation". Screen. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  11. ^ "'Papa Zola The Movie' (and a secret 'BoBoiBoy' teaser!) hits the big screen this December, promises heart, humour and heroism". Malay Mail. 2025-10-12. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  12. ^ "Papa Zola The Movie Premieres In Cinemas Nationwide Dec 11". BERNAMA. 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  13. ^ BERNAMA (2025-12-31). "Papa Zola The Movie To Hit Screens Across Asia In January". BERNAMA. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  14. ^ Zahed, Ramin (2025-12-30). "Malaysian Animated Blockbuster 'Papa Zola The Movie' to Launch a 13-Country International Release in Early 2026". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  15. ^ Patrick, Ian Jeremiah (2025-12-15). "Truth be told, 'Papa Zola The Movie' proves local animation can be box office gold, smashing RM10m in its first week". Malay Mail. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
  16. ^ ""Papa Zola" breaks RM 10 million at the box office in four days". www.cinema.com.my. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
  17. ^ Reporter (2025-12-22). "Papa Zola The Movie breaks box office momentum with RM25.6 million collection". Wilayah.com.my. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
  18. ^ Patrick, Ian Jeremiah (2025-12-29). "Local animation 'Papa Zola The Movie' rakes in RM43m at box office in under three weeks". Malay Mail. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  19. ^ SYAZIE, KIM (2026-01-03). "Papa Zola masih di carta teratas 22 hari berturut-turut, kumpul RM50 juta". Malaysia Dateline. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
  20. ^ "大马之光！《Papa Zola The Movie》票房突破5500万！超越《Zootopia 2》、《Avatar 3》！ | XUAN". xuan.com.my (in Simplified Chinese). 2026-01-09. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  21. ^ "RM60m and counting: 'Papa Zola The Movie' overtakes 'Ejen Ali 2' to become Malaysia's top-grossing animation". Yahoo News. 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  22. ^ "'Papa Zola The Movie' rewrites Malaysia's box-office history with record RM65m run". Malay Mail. 2026-01-31.
  23. ^ "'Papa Zola The Movie' is now No.1 animated film in Malaysia". The Star. 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
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