, represented a significant milestone in localizing international animated films for Indonesian audiences. Released in theaters on June 16, 2016
(Destiny): The singer and socialite provided the voice for the near-sighted whale shark. She found the experience unique and relied heavily on the director to capture the character's quirky emotions. Siska Tola
Finding a phrase that matched the rhythm and inspirational weight of "Teruslah Berenang" was crucial for maintaining Dory’s core philosophy. finding dory dubbing indonesia
The high profile of this release brought mainstream attention to the art of Indonesian voice acting. It demonstrated that localized versions of Hollywood blockbusters could achieve the same cinematic dignity as their original-language counterparts. Legacy of the Dub
While celebrities draw the crowds, the backbone of the dub is the professional voice cast who handle the technical demands of lip-syncing and emotional depth for the lead roles like Dory and Marlin. The Localization Challenge Siska Tola Finding a phrase that matched the
Due to the weak cinematic performance of dubbed versions, Disney later shifted its strategy for Indonesian dubs, primarily releasing them on Video-on-Demand (VOD) platforms like Disney+ Hotstar rather than in theaters. 4. Availability and Distribution
The voice acting helped bridge the gap between the audience and the characters. When Dory speaks in Bahasa Indonesia, her struggles with disability and her journey toward self-acceptance become immediately relatable to an Indonesian child. It transforms the film from a foreign spectacle into a local story, reinforcing the universal message that differences should be celebrated and that one’s limitations do not define one’s potential. Legacy of the Dub While celebrities draw the
To bring Finding Dory closer to the hearts of local audiences, Disney Indonesia took a bold approach by hiring two of Indonesia’s biggest pop culture icons to voice key supporting characters. 1. Raffi Ahmad as Bailey
The Indonesian dubbing of the 2016 Pixar film Finding Dory featured a cast of high-profile local celebrities, a common strategy for Disney's major releases in Indonesia to broaden the film's appeal. Main Indonesian Voice Cast The Indonesian-language version, titled Mencari Dory , included the following lead voice actors:
If you have Disney+, be sure to check out the movie and select the Indonesian audio! It's a fun way to experience a beloved classic in a new light. Have you seen the dubbed version? Which character's voice was your favorite?